HERITAGE DAY ACTIVITIES

E. Washington Street, Momence, IL 

1 PM - 3 PM  

 Blackjack & The Dancing Horses will perform from 1 PM to 3 PM on E. Washington Street. Rides and photo ops with the horses will be offered in between performances.  

Corner of 4th. Street & Dixie Highway, Momence, IL

11:30 AM

Steve Gross will kick off Heritage Day with the opening ceremony at 11:30 AM. The Momence Honor Guard will give a presentation along with a flag raising and the dedication of the Soldiers' Monument sign.

Iris Hick's family will attend the opening ceremony to unveil the new soldiers' monument sign. Iris was one of the little girls who unveiled the soldiers' monument in 1909. Iris’s only surviving child Salli Carmichael will attend—her daughter Kristin Medley and her son Josh Medley. Kevin & Joyce Witheft and Roy & Andrea Groesbeck.

Soldiers' Monument Sign Sponsored by: Van Drunen Farms

117 N. Dixie Highway, Momence, IL 

12 PM - 4 PM  

Experience the life of a WWI soldier, a Darlene Agner and Ron Selle exhibit featuring Pat O’Brien with notable guest author Kevin McNulty. Other displays throughout the house will include the story of a local resident, the first woman from Kankakee County to join the regular U.S. Army, and a nurse in World War I, Alice Haslett Peterson, who was part of the WWI Red Cross team. 

12 PM - 4 PM

Sponsored by: The Graham Historic House

105 E. 2nd. Street, Momence, IL

10 AM - 4 PM

Drum Circles - 1 PM - 3 PM

At the Earl Schoeffner Farm Museum, there will be guided tours, the popular exhibit "First Farmers of Momence," The Potawatomi. The exhibition features authentic artifacts, including arrowheads, axes, ceremonial spearheads, pottery, and many other original finds. The Farm Museum will also conduct "Drum Circles," where participants will be provided a drum and stick to explore Native American rhythms. The "Drum Circles" will occur every quarter hour between 1 PM - 3 PM in the Farm Museum Conference Room.  

 Special Guest Ethan Stone, Local Blacksmith, and Eric Boos, Woodworker will be at the Farm Museum from 

12 PM to 4 PM.  

105 W. Washington Street

12 PM - 4 PM

Momence Memorabilia from the Gayle Behrends, Dave Doud and Graham Historic House will be on display at Momence City Hall. 

Silhouette Artist, Nina Nightingale, will be returning to Momence Heritage Day. Nina snips silhouettes from black paper in mere moments with nothing but her scissors. Nina will be at the Momence City Hall from 12 PM - 4 PM.  

  125 W. 5th. Street, Momence, IL

12 PM - 4 PM

  The Little Red Schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850s schoolhouse has been restored and contains period memorabilia and artifacts. Tours of the schoolhouse will be available from 12 PM – 4 PM.

691 N. Dixie Highway, Momence, IL 

12 PM - 4 PM

The Railroad Museum featuring a Military exhibition room, will be open during Heritage Day for guided tours.                

105 E. 2nd. Street

12 PM - 4 PM

C. Dittley Treeworks is a locally owned and operated enterprise specializing in crafting artistic renderings from unique aspects of tree aberrations. All pieces begin by being selected from dead and fallen timbers. Nothing here is ever store-bought. All pieces are 100% handmade and always one of a kind. From three-dimensional tabletop items to two-dimensional wall art and fridge magnets, C. Dittley Treeworks will pique your curiosity and tickle your senses. Whether you’re looking for an excellent gift for a friend or a conversation piece for your own home, you’ll surely enjoy the time you spend seeing our selections.

Remember, those who search find good things to see, discerning others C. Dittley. 

Eric will be at the Earl Schoeffner Farm Museum  from           12 PM - 4 PM

105 E. 2nd. Street

12 PM - 4 PM

Ethan Stone has been working as a blacksmith since he was 13 years old, specializing in decorative and functional ironwork. Come to the Earl Schoeffner Farm Museum during Heritage Day to experience the real-life work of a blacksmith. 12 PM - 4 PM

  Mill Street, Momence, IL

12 PM - 4 PM

    Step back in time to experience Pioneer living at the Conrad Park Cabin. 12 PM - 4 PM

E. Washington Street, Momence, IL 

12 PM - 4 PM

KIDS HISTORY TIME SCAVENGER HUNT FORMS AVAILABLE AT OFF THE VINE 121 EAST WASHINGTON STREET

PRIZES FOR AGES 5-12 AND 13-18. THREE WINNERS IN EACH AGE CATEGORY

Big Boom BBQ, Rebel Ice Cream, Hopps and Scotch and Papa's Tacos & Mexican Sweet Corn will be on E. Washington Street. Picnic tables will be available. Downtown Businesses will have sidewalk and in store sales. 

12 PM - 4 PM  

E. Washington Street, Momence, IL 

12 PM - 4 PM

 Barb Starkey of Duffy's Odds & Ends is sponsoring a window display contest for Heritage Day. The contest theme is "SHOW US YOUR HERITAGE." Anyone interested in entering the contest can stop in Duffy's on a Friday or Saturday to speak with Barb. The address is 108 E. Washington Street. 

Sponsored by: Barb Starkey - R.A.D. Inc. Ltd.

Momence City Hall - 105 W. Washington Street, Momence, IL 

12 PM - 4 PM

  Special guest Steve Ashby, who portrays a Civil War Soldier, will be at outside of Momence City Hall during Heritage Day. Stop by to hear Steve’s history of the Civil War, along with displays of artifacts and demonstrations. 

Listen to 95.9 Watseka's Classic Rock for news and updates about Heritage Day.     

Sponsored by: First Community Insurance

121 E. Washington Street, Momence, IL

7 PM - 11 PM

The South Side Social will perform at Off The Vine's Street Party, and Big Boom BBQ will have food available for purchase. 

Sponsored by: First Community Insurance

BBQ / Pulled Pork / Chicken / Hamburgers / Hot Dogs / Smoked Mac & Cheese 

Rebel Ice Cream will offer 12 of their best Ice Cream Flavors

Dirty Sodas 

Tacos and Mexican Sweet Corn

China Wok, El Rio Mexican Restaurant, Pearson's Bakery, Momence Cafe, Off The Vine, Pizza Stone, Rich's Tap, Slugger's, Thirsty Aces and Yanni's.