Bones and Brews: Whales on a Train | Springfield, Illinois | Visit Springfield
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September 27, 2025
6:30pm

Vinegar Hill Mall
107 W Cook Street
(217) 782-0061.

Free to Attend (food & drink available to purchase)


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How did the skeleton of one of the largest animals on the planet wind up in Springfield? Why did so many whales get transported via train? Dr. Meredith Mahoney, Curator of Zoology at the Illinois State Museum, will answer these questions and more at the latest Bones and Brews! Learn about the history and science behind these awesome giants at this free lecture, located at Vinegar Hill Mall.