Historic Oglesby Mansion to host open house

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion located at 421 West William Street will be hosting two Open Houses in May.

Oglesby served three non-consecutive terms as Illinois Governor and was a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

Saturday, May 20th (2pm-4pm) will be a special open house celebrating Historic Preservation Week in Decatur. Families will be able to tour the mansion and kids will get a free Flat Lincoln to take home. A $2 per person donation is requested.

The second Open House opportunity is Sunday May 28. The doors will open at 2pm and the Mansion will close at 4pm. A $2 per person donation is requested. Members of the Board of Directors and community volunteers act as docents during the tours.