May 13, 2024 – The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be hosting two Open Houses in May.
Saturday, May 18th, there will be a special open house celebrating Historic Preservation Week in Decatur. Families will be able to tour the mansion and kids will get a free Flat Lincoln penny to take home. A $2 per person donation is requested. The open house will take place from 2pm-4pm.
The second Open House opportunity is Sunday May 26. The doors will open at 2pm and the Mansion will close at 4pm. A $2 per person donation is requested. Members of the Board of Directors and community volunteers act as docents during the tours.
This home is significant in Illinois’ history because it is the only surviving home the Governor lived in and is part of the state-wide Looking for Lincoln Tour. Oglesby was a close friend and colleague of Abraham Lincoln, nominating him for the presidency. He also planned Lincoln’s funeral procession to Springfield. Oglesby served three non-consecutive terms as Illinois Governor.
More information about the Mansion is available at www.oglesbymansion.org
