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Illinois Adventure

S17 E03: John Deere Historic site, Lincoln’s tomb

Season 17 Episode 3 | 25m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

Visit the John Deere Historic site, Lincoln’s tomb, and see a world record racing plane.

Grand Detour Illinois is full of amazing places. Learn about how John Deere started his business, visit the tomb of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, visit the Lorado Taft Museum, and see a world-record setting racer plane! This episode explores the way of life for many in the 19th and 20th centuries, and even delves into the rich Native American history of Illinois.

10/30/2008 | Rating TV-G

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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP

Illinois Adventure

S17 E03: John Deere Historic site, Lincoln’s tomb

Season 17 Episode 3 | 25m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

Grand Detour Illinois is full of amazing places. Learn about how John Deere started his business, visit the tomb of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, visit the Lorado Taft Museum, and see a world-record setting racer plane! This episode explores the way of life for many in the 19th and 20th centuries, and even delves into the rich Native American history of Illinois.

10/30/2008 | Rating TV-G

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