Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau issued the following announcement on Nov. 20.
The Great River Eagle Days is an annual celebration of the return of the bald eagle and Native American culture in Western Illinois. The Standing Bear Council hosts their winter gathering with the event, to be held at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center, 3rd & York St. Quincy, IL on Jan 26-27, 2019 from 10-5pm Sat and Sun 10-4pm.
Professional entertainment from world champion hoop dancer, Brian Hammil will perform both days, along with children's crafts, Black Fox drum circle, Native American educators and native food, along with displays and vendors. Admission at the civic center is $5 for 10 and older, $3 for 60 and over.
Lock and Dam 21 will have US Army Corp rangers on site from 9-2pm both days to offer free spotting scopes and assistance in finding the eagles in their natural habitat over the waters at the lock and dam.
A special $60 lodging event rate is avail. at the Microtel Inn & Suites, 200 S. 3rd St. mention *Standing Bear Council for rate at 217-222-5620. For more event infomation contact See Quincy at 1-800-978-4748 or www.seequincy.com.
When: Sat, Jan 26, 2019 and 1 more
Where: Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau · Quincy, IL, United States
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Source: Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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