Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and Bike History, an exciting way to explore history in the capital city. Walk, Hike and Bike History is a series of inspiring outdoor experiences that connect you to “must-see” museums and monuments in the capital city. Guided by history education interpreters from IDNR, Walk, Hike and Bike History experiences range in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made on the IDNR website. All experiences will be limited in capacity per current guidelines outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health. All experiences are free, but donations are appreciated.
Individuals or groups can visit the IDNR website at http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/ to learn more and make reservations, call (217) 524-3971 or e-mail DNR.HistoricSpringfield@Illinois.gov to inquire about scheduling tours. Scheduled tours will begin in May and continue through mid- November.
Walk, Hike and Bike History experiences include:
• 1908 Race Riot Downtown Walking Tour
• Friends of Lincoln Oak Ridge Cemetery Hike
• Black History Walk at Oak Ridge CemeteryÂ
• Military History Hike at Oak Ridge Cemetery
• History Bike Tour
• Women’s History Walking Tour
This article appears in Visitor 2025.
