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Special Event Venues

Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, reunion or any other special event, you surely want to make it memorable. In Springfield, we offer experiences few can rival in a city of our size, in settings that will cast a special spell. With our grand selection of special event venues to choose from, you are certain to create a successful event. Many of our historic sites and visitor attractions are available for private functions. Consider the possibility of a turn-of-the-century reception at one of our historic Lincoln sites or a picnic near a log cabin village.

Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol is an elegant setting for candlelight receptions. There is something special about this building in the evening—it is somehow easier to transport yourself back in time and imagine what it must have been like for citizens of Springfield in the mid-1800s.


Dana-Thomas House
The Dana-Thomas House, one of the finest examples of early Frank Lloyd Wright/Prairie style architecture, is located in the heart of Springfield. Originally built for local socialite and activist Susan Lawrence Dana at the turn of the century, this lavish residence is now open to the public and available for private functions!


New Salem
Lincoln’s New Salem is an excellent setting for a picnic or a unique themed event! Also, from June through August (generally Fri-Sun) you can combine your evening function with an evening of entertainment at New Salem’s outdoor Theatre in the Park.


Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum
Springfield captured headlines around the world as we opened our world-class Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. The complex, at 198,100 square feet, covers a two square block area in downtown Springfield. What a spectacular setting for a convention function.


The Following Additional Visitor Sites Are Among Springfield's Unique Venues To Hold Private Convention Functions:

  • Air Combat Museum
  • Illinois State Museum
  • Executive Mansion
  • Illinois State Library
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds
  • The Farm
  • Illinois State Military Museum
  • The Elijah Iles House


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