Two hundred years ago this month, internationally renowned artist and ornithologist John James Audubon made his first foray across Illinois, keeping a journal about his travels and travails. These journals give modern readers a rare glimpse of the prairie state in its natural state. It is difficult to imagine, but in May 1811 Audubon made an epic journey walking across Southern Illinois, traveling all day without seeing another human.
We are celebrating this journey with a whistle-stop tour of several communities along the way from St. Genevieve, MO to Henderson, KY. Audubon published several short stories about his travels in the area, which will be the basis for these special programs.
In each community there will be an opportunity to go birding with Audubon, school programs, a museum exhibit and a free performance open to the public. All of this is organized by Fox Tales International with generous support from The Illinois Humanities Council, the Illinois Audubon Society, The Illinois State Museum, The John A. Logan Museum, Peoria Audubon and Shawnee Audubon.
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