Visit Springfield

Step into a piece of Springfield history at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum! 🏭

The Pillsbury Flour Mills Window Exhibit explores the lasting impact of the Pillsbury Flour Mills plant — once one of Springfield’s largest employers and a driving force on the city’s north side.

At its peak, the mill employed nearly 1,500 people and produced more than a million pounds of flour each day, helping shape generations of Springfield families and neighborhoods. Through photographs, tools, flour sacks, memorabilia and more, discover the stories of the workers and community behind this iconic industry.

📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
📅 Through June 9, 2026
🎟️ Included with paid museum admission

Have family ties to Pillsbury or memories of the mill? Share them below! 👇

Moving Pillsbury Forward

Just ONE MONTH until Springfield Art Association’s Paint the Street takes over downtown Springfield! ✨

On June 27, Washington Street transforms into a giant outdoor canvas — and YOU can leave your mark in Springfield! Each artist gets a 6’ x 6’ square, paint supplies, a swag bag from local sponsors, and an exclusive Paint the Street t-shirt 🙌

Visiting from out of town? Visit Springfield is offering a limited number of FREE painting squares for visitors who book an overnight hotel stay on June 26 or 27, 2026! Stay the night, then paint for FREE on Saturday, June 27 🎉

🛏 Book your stay: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/places-to-stay/
📨 Email your booking confirmation to [email protected] to claim your FREE square (limited spots, one free square per booking)

Who’s ready to get creative? 🎨👇

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