DECATUR — Weekend activities at Decatur’s historic Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum are going ahead as normal in the wake of a devastating fire at a neighboring historic home which threatened to destroy the mansion before it was saved by firefighters.
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Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Members of the Oglesby Mansion board and Gov. Edgar welcome visitors for an afternoon of history and memories from the former governor. He shared his thoughts on his predecessors and how the state and the role of governor has changed in the past 40 years.
PHOTOS: Gov Edgar shares wisdom at Oglesby Mansion
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Old friends Mark Sorenson and Gov. Jim Edgar talk for a few minutes before Edgar addresses the crowd gathered at the Gov. Oglesby Mansion.
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Gov. Jim Edgar listens as Mark Sorenson introduces him to the crowd. The two met back when Sorenson was in college.
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Former Gov. Jim Edgar talks with Lynn Potter of the Oglesby Mansion board prior to giving a talk at the mansion.
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Members of the Oglesby Mansion board and Gov. Edgar welcome visitors for an afternoon of history and memories from the former governor. He shared his thoughts on his predecessors and how the state and the role of governor has changed in the past 40 years.
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Gov. Jim Edgar opens the floor to questions at the end of his time and speech at Gov. Oglesby Mansion.
Herald & Review, Lisa Morrison Former Gov. Jim Edgar prepares to speak to a crowd at the Gov. Oglesby mansion. His talk was on 'How the Position of Governor has Changed During the last 40 Years.'
Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. Follow him on Twitter: @TonyJReid
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