by Jim Wilkerson | Oct 25, 2025
Dr. Eugene Watkins, a 1997 graduate from Millikin University, will travel back to Decatur on November 9th, to give a special presentation regarding the 83rd Illinois regiment of the Civil War. He will be weaving in other interesting elements as well, including the...
by Jim Wilkerson | Oct 21, 2025
The Blooming of Decatur Tuesday, October 21, 2025 What a fabulous day it was! The Garden Club of Decatur was back in our original home, the James Millikin Homestead, for a day of celebration and remembrance. We were transported back to 1925 in our dress, our tea...
by Jim Wilkerson | Jul 5, 2025
In early June, I had the privilege of visiting the “original” Millikin Homestead in the Village of Ten Mile, Pennsylvania, where our founder, James Millikin, was born on August 2, 1827. His grandfather, James Millikin II, emigrated from Ireland in 1771 and settled in...
by Jim Wilkerson | Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Robert Sampson on Facebook – CLICK HERE Dr. Robert Sampson on LinkedIn – CLICK HERE On Thursday, April 17, 2025, we held our annual meeting. The agenda featured traditional activities: recap of the previous year’s achievements, we voted in new...
by Jim Wilkerson | Oct 10, 2024
From: Jim Wilkerson on October 10, 2024 One might say that the Hegeler Carus Mansion is the James Millikin Homestead on steroids. With its seven levels, fifty-seven rooms, and approximately 16,000 square feet of space, it is a magnificent sight to see on the outside...
