A vivid look at Vermilion County’s centennial celebration and its people .
This official program captures the pageant, parades, and historical scenes that marked the county’s 100-year celebration.
This edition blends the actual schedule of events with dramatic scenes, from the Arrival of Miss Vermilion to the Dawning of Creation. It weaves together speeches, ceremonial pages, and a large-scale historical pageant that honors pioneers, communities, and local institutions.
- Detailed schedules for multiple days of celebration, including parades, pageants, and band concerts.
- Character cast lists and behind-the-scenes notes from the historical and symbolic pageants.
- Background on the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and the Lincoln Memorial markers in Vermilion County.
- Historical sketches of Vermilion County’s early settlers, infrastructure, and local landmarks.
Ideal for readers of local history and fans of early 20th-century American pageantry, this book provides a window into a community’s collective memory and pride.