SPRINGFIELD – Classic car enthusiasts and families alike are invited to the annual Champagne British Car Festival car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, on the Clover Lawn of the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington.
The Champagne British Car Show will feature more than 125 British vehicles on display against the backdrop of the historic mansion. Automobiles on display include Jaguar, MG, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Cobra, Lotus, Mini, Rootes and motorcycles.
In addition to the car show, visitors can enjoy live music, a variety of vendors, and food and beverage options. The event, organized by the Illinois Flat Land British Car Club, is open to the public.
The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn at 1000 Monroe Drive in Bloomington, is a Victorian-style home that was the residence of David Davis, Supreme Court justice and friend of Abraham Lincoln.
The site, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 1925 as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works and lakes. Today, IDNR’s work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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