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DECATUR, Ill. – The , the former home of  founder, will again host a series of winter parlor events beginning on Sunday, January 28, to promote the arts in the Decatur community. 

The series, “Fine Arts at the Homestead,” features poets, artists, and musicians showcasing their talents at each event inside the home. An open house will follow the performance. 

Tickets to the “Fine Arts at the Homestead” performances are $10, and a combo ticket that lets you attend all four events can be purchased for $35. 

Sunday, January 28th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a free Open House from 3-5 p.m. 

Poet – Dr. Carmella Braniger, Professor in the School of Writing, Languages & Cultures at Millikin University.

Music – Clarinet Ensemble from Millikin University. 

Sunday, February 25th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a free Open House from 3-5 p.m. 

Poet – Ruth Siburt

Musician – Harpist, Stefanie Pansch

Sunday, March 24th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a free Open House from 3-5 p.m. 

Poet – Beth Langdon

Musician – Flutist, Colleen Hillyer

Sunday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a free Open House from 3-5 p.m. 

Poet – Jim Wilkerson

Artist – Annette Russo

Check out the  for more information on the performers. 

The James Millikin Homestead is located at 125 Pine Street, a few blocks east of Millikin University’s campus. It was built in 1876 for Millikin and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. 

The Homestead is open to the public for tours on the last Sunday of each month, April through October, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. 

Open House tours are free for James Millikin Homestead members (includes two adults and two children). Open House tours for nonmembers are $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5

More information on the James Millikin Homestead can be found on its .