Grand Celebration – America 250 Logan 200

The General John A. Logan Museum will be hosting a GRAND CELEBRATION in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary and John A. Logan’s 200th birthday. There will be activities June 5th – 7th.

 Friday June 5

5:30 pm Cricket Exhibition Match by SIU Cricket Club

6:30 pm cricket game for anyone regardless of experience

Tater Heads Food Truck will be on site for purchases.

 Saturday June 6

1:00 pm Grand Celebration Parade in Murphysboro begins at 21st Street and Walnut, continues down Walnut to 11th St.

Directly after the parade on the grounds of the General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St. Murphysboro, will be the following activities:

2 pm music by Loose Gravel

3 pm Lincoln Address and the historical Independent Silver Band will provide Civil War era music.

4 pm The Snowbird Street Band will perform

2 pm – 5 pm there will be cannons firing and a musket demonstration, living history demonstrations, blacksmith, candle dipping, antique miliary small arms, edged weapons and side arms exhibit inside the museum this weekend only.

Also available for purchase on the museum grounds will be Hamps Smoke N Q  and Sweets and Treats from Carbondale Noon Rotary.

Sunday June 7

Join us at the Liberty Theater – 1333 Walnut St., Murphysboro.

2 pm Gary Ecelbarger, author, brings to life his book, “George Washington’s Momentous Year: Twelve Months that Transformed the Revolution”.  Book signing immediately following. Books availbale for purchase.

3 pm Chris Volillo, a singer/songwriter, folklorist, multi-instrumentalist.