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Page 8 | West End Word April 25 - May 8, 2014 Take a Step Back in Time... • Listed on National Registry of Historical Places • Visit us on Facebook Saxon Lutheran Memorial Frohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis 573-824-5404 • saxonlutheranmemorial.org Spend a Stress Free Day in this Historic, Picturesque Setting Surround yourself with history – great for Family Photos, Family Reunions, Camping and so much more. Visit our website to learn more: saxonlutheranmemorial.org DICKS PHARMACY MODERN PHARMACY HOMETOWN DRUGSTORE Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5:30 118 S. VINE ST. • ARTHUR IL 217-543-2913 Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Horseback Riding, RV Hookups, Various Types of Lodging, Camping, BBQ Dinners & Pizza Delivery STEELVILLE, MO 1-800-367-4516 Bring in this coupon for a 10% DISCOUNT on Floating. www.huzzahvalley.com or email us at [email protected] Float the Huzzah, Courtois and Meramec Rivers Diverse excursions await those who cross the Mississippi River into Illinois – from Su- perman in Metropolis to the Amish in Ar- thur. Arthur Central Illinois is home to about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who strive to “be not conformed to this world.” The first Amish families to settle in Cen- tral Illinois in 1865 were three Pennsylvania Mennonite families. Today, an area approxi- mately 12 miles east and west, and five miles north and 10 miles south make up Amish Country with Arthur at the Heart of the settlement. Arthur, whose motto is “you’re a stranger only once,” is located 10 miles west of Interstate 57 at exit 203. The Amish’s presence, combined with their more progressive “English” neighbors, blend the old and the new and together have created a haven for tourism. The Amish farm the rich land of the Ar- thur area with teams of six to eight horses, and operate numerous “country shops.” The horse-drawn, black Amish buggies are a common sight around Amish country. The central shopping district is full of Amish-owned or operated shops selling handcrafted clothes, custom cabinetry, home furnishings and unique gifts. Most Amish- owned businesses are closed on Sundays. Arthur doesn’t have any chain restau- rants. Instead, locally-owned eateries serve lovingly prepared comfort food. For a treat, stop by Dick’s Pharmacy for a “world fa- mous soda.” Arthur hosts several annual festivals and ongoing events throughout the year. On Saturday, June 6-7, come out for the Arthur Days Strawberry Jam Festival, which features live music, strawberry treats of ev- ery kind, crafts, inflatables for kids, games and more. On Saturday, June 28, Arthur hosts Freedom Celebration and Fireworks with craft shows, parades, food, helicopter rides and more, plus the largest fireworks display in Central Illinois. Other events include the Moultrie-Doug- las County Fair, July 7-13, one of the oldest, county fairs in Illinois. For a schedule of ac- tivities, visit www.illinoisamishcountry.com. Three Amish young women bike in Arthur, Ill. photo by Diana Linsley Delight In Superman, Amish Country In Illinois With warm weather fast approaching, plan a weekend canoe trip to nearby rivers off Interstate 44. The Meramec River cuts a path between Cuba and Steelville. Steelville is situated on three rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois. Numerous lodging options are avail- able including Huzzah Valley Resort in Steelville, which outfits trips on the three rivers and offers camping, lodging in log cabins and many other activities. Head down I-55 to one of the oldest communities in Missouri. Perry County was settled by Lutheran immigrants in the early 1800s. Located just west of the Mississippi River about 80 miles from St. Louis, the area includes Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar. In Frohna, the Saxon Lutheran Memo- rial, an outdoor history museum set in a log cabin village, highlights the pioneering spirit of the early immigrants from Germany who settled Perry County. The historic working farm and home was the home of Wilhelm and Christian Bergt, two brothers who participated in the 1839 immigration from Saxony, Germany. Today the site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and consists of 15 buildings, seven of which are historic log cabins dating from 1820 to 1840. Cool Respite On Rivers Down I-44 Rich German History Off I-55 Metropolis Metropolis, Ill., located at Exit 37 off Interstate 24 at the southernmost tip of Il- linois, is the official home of Superman and proudly honors its favorite son with a 15-foot bronze statue at Superman Square. And two blocks down the street stands a statue of ac- tress Noel Neil, posed as Lois Lane. This year, the town will again pay tribute to its leading man at the 36th annual Su- perman Celebration June 12-15. Featured guests are: Dean Cain who played Super- man/Clark Kent in the 1993 television hit series, “Lois & Clark,” Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Perrine and Aaron Smolinski. Visitors will enjoy musical entertainment, a $1,000 Superhero Costume contest, kids activities, vendors, a carnival, plus artists and writers from the comic world. Metropolis is also home to the first state park in Illinois – Fort Massac State Park. Hike, camp, picnic, or boat and fish on the Ohio River. At Fort Massac, take a historical journey at the replica of the 1802 American fort that was on site. For more details, visit metropolischamber. com or metropolistourism.com or contact Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 618- 524-2714. day trips & overnights S P R I N G
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8 Day Trips
Take a Step Back in Time...
• Listed on National Registry of Historical Places• Visit us on Facebook
Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis573-824-5404 • saxonlutheranmemorial.org
Spend a Stress Free Day in this Historic, Picturesque SettingSurround yourself with history – great for Family Photos, Family Reunions, Camping and so much more. Visit our website to learn more: saxonlutheranmemorial.org
DICKS PHARMACY
MODERN PHARMACYHOMETOWN DRUGSTORE
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5:30118 S. VINE ST. • ARTHUR IL
217-543-2913
Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Horseback Riding, RV Hookups, Various Types of Lodging, Camping, BBQ Dinners & Pizza Delivery
Steelville, MO 1-800-367-4516Bring in this coupon for a 10% DISCOUNT on Floating.
www.huzzahvalley.com or email us at [email protected]
Float the Huzzah, Courtois and Meramec Rivers
Diverse excursions await those who cross the Mississippi River into Illinois – from Su-perman in Metropolis to the Amish in Ar-thur.
Arthur Central Illinois is home to about 4,500
conservative, rural Amish who strive to “be not conformed to this world.”
The first Amish families to settle in Cen-tral Illinois in 1865 were three Pennsylvania Mennonite families. Today, an area approxi-mately 12 miles east and west, and five miles north and 10 miles south make up Amish Country with Arthur at the Heart of the settlement. Arthur, whose motto is “you’re a stranger only once,” is located 10 miles west of Interstate 57 at exit 203.
The Amish’s presence, combined with their more progressive “English” neighbors, blend the old and the new and together have created a haven for tourism.
The Amish farm the rich land of the Ar-thur area with teams of six to eight horses, and operate numerous “country shops.” The horse-drawn, black Amish buggies are a common sight around Amish country.
The central shopping district is full of Amish-owned or operated shops selling handcrafted clothes, custom cabinetry, home furnishings and unique gifts. Most Amish-
owned businesses are closed on Sundays.Arthur doesn’t have any chain restau-
rants. Instead, locally-owned eateries serve lovingly prepared comfort food. For a treat, stop by Dick’s Pharmacy for a “world fa-mous soda.”
Arthur hosts several annual festivals and ongoing events throughout the year.
On Saturday, June 6-7, come out for the Arthur Days Strawberry Jam Festival, which features live music, strawberry treats of ev-ery kind, crafts, inflatables for kids, games and more.
On Saturday, June 28, Arthur hosts
Freedom Celebration and Fireworks with craft shows, parades, food, helicopter rides and more, plus the largest fireworks display in Central Illinois.
Other events include the Moultrie-Doug-las County Fair, July 7-13, one of the oldest, county fairs in Illinois. For a schedule of ac-tivities, visit www.illinoisamishcountry.com.
Three Amish young women bike in Arthur, Ill.
photo by Diana Linsley
Delight In Superman, Amish Country In Illinois
With warm weather fast approaching, plan a weekend canoe trip to nearby rivers off Interstate 44. The Meramec River cuts a path between Cuba and Steelville. Steelville is situated on three rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois.
Numerous lodging options are avail-able including Huzzah Valley Resort in Steelville, which outfits trips on the three rivers and offers camping, lodging in log cabins and many other activities.
Head down I-55 to one of the oldest communities in Missouri. Perry County was settled by Lutheran immigrants in the early 1800s. Located just west of the Mississippi River about 80 miles from St. Louis, the area includes Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar.
In Frohna, the Saxon Lutheran Memo-rial, an outdoor history museum set in a log cabin village, highlights the pioneering spirit of the early immigrants from Germany who settled Perry County.
The historic working farm and home was the home of Wilhelm and Christian Bergt, two brothers who participated in the 1839 immigration from Saxony, Germany. Today the site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and consists of 15 buildings, seven of which are historic log cabins dating from 1820 to 1840.
Cool Respite On Rivers Down I-44 Rich German
History Off I-55
MetropolisMetropolis, Ill., located at Exit 37 off
Interstate 24 at the southernmost tip of Il-linois, is the official home of Superman and proudly honors its favorite son with a 15-foot bronze statue at Superman Square. And two blocks down the street stands a statue of ac-tress Noel Neil, posed as Lois Lane.
This year, the town will again pay tribute to its leading man at the 36th annual Su-perman Celebration June 12-15. Featured guests are: Dean Cain who played Super-man/Clark Kent in the 1993 television hit series, “Lois & Clark,” Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Perrine and Aaron Smolinski.
Visitors will enjoy musical entertainment, a $1,000 Superhero Costume contest, kids activities, vendors, a carnival, plus artists and writers from the comic world.
Metropolis is also home to the first state park in Illinois – Fort Massac State Park. Hike, camp, picnic, or boat and fish on the Ohio River. At Fort Massac, take a historical journey at the replica of the 1802 American fort that was on site.
For more details, visit metropolischamber.com or metropolistourism.com or contact Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 618-524-2714.
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Illinois Amish CountryArthur & Illinois Amish Country
Less than a Tank of Gas Away - Round Trip
www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comwww.ArthurFestivals.com
Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911
1-800-722-6474
Take I-70 East to Effingham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203 Arcola, and then left (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to
Arthur... the Heart of Illinois Amish Country
for visit information, links to many Amish Country businesses, & up to the minute event details.
Hand Made - Made from Scratch Original - Old Fashioned - Artisan
Quality - NaturalOne of A Kind Shopping
Words that describe Arthur!
Experience
Real Illinois Amish Life and enjoy activities you can’t find
elsewhere in Illinois!Horse drawn buggies, Belgian horse-pulled field equipment,
one room schools with pony carts lined up in the schoolyard, well kept farms with blue curtained houses and large flower gardens, road side stands with fresh produce and baked goods, fresh
washed drop front pants flying like flags on a clothesline run up to a nearby “flag” pole, hitch racks full of buggies in town and many more sights and photo opportunities unique to Amish Country.
Plan a Visit Today!
In the Countryside around Arthur you can enjoy country grocery stores, quilt and fabric shops, bakeries, orchards and fruitstands, greenhouses, lawn furniture, butchers, woodworking shops, stoves and
more for unique opportunities to interact directly with Amish shopkeepers, learn more about their “simple” lifestyle and find special treasures to take home.
Plus, in Downtown Arthur you can spend a day or more exploring for Antiques, gifts, Amish quilts, sample fresh fudge, cheese and baked goods, local crafts, sewing notions and
fabric, guns and sporting goods, Martin guitars, an old fashioned soda fountain with hand made drum sticks & hand dipped sodas, custom Amish made furniture shops, and
one of the finest menswear stores in Downstate Illinois!
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