Open House During Historic Preservation Week
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
The Homestead will be open for Historic Preservation Week! This will be a FREE OPEN HOUSE!
Our documentary, “The Original Big Blue” will be showing at the Lincoln Square Theatre at 2:00 PM on the same day! Tickets will be available soon – keep an eye on the film page for details.

June Open House
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
Explore the Homestead! Open House admission is $5 for adults (Ages 12 & over), Children under 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult.

Taste of History
2026-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Taste of History IS BACK! Save the date! More information to come soon, regarding tickets. The following venues will be participating: The James Millikin Homestead, The Culver House, The Staley Museum, The Oglesby Mansion. Support this Historic sites with a progressive evening of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

James Millikin Homestead Jubilee 150-Year Celebration
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Come help us celebrate 150 Years with music, activities, food, and fun! More information to come!

Open House / Lucien Kapp Art Competition Display
2026-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
Come tour the Homestead from 2-4 PM. Normal open house rates apply – $5 Admission. You will also be able to see all of the wonderful art on display for the Lucien Kapp Art Competition! Every visitor to the open house will be allowed to vote for their favorite piece for the “Peoples’ Choice” award.

Open House / Lucien Kapp Art Competition Display
2026-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
2nd Chance! Come tour the Homestead from 2-4 PM. Normal open house rates apply – $5 Admission. You will also be able to see all of the wonderful art on display for the Lucien Kapp Art Competition! Every visitor to the open house will be allowed to vote for their favorite piece for the “Peoples’ Choice” award.

FREE Open House / Lucien Kapp Art Competition Awards
2026-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
Tour the Homestead for FREE and get to see the winners of the 2nd Annual Lucien Kapp Art Competition! 2-4 PM. The awards ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM. Although this is a completely FREE event, donations are appreciated!

Symposium
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-20 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
This event will focus on the architect W.W. Boyington and the building of the James Millikin Homestead. More details to come!

Cookies & Carols at the Homestead
2026-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | James Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine st, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
Come see the Homestead all decked out for Christmas, have some FREE cookies and hear some lovely music! This is a completely FREE event, but donations are appreciated!
