Preston Jackson Park Dedication Ceremony
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location
Preston Jackson Park 337 N Water St. Decatur, IL
Fees/Admission
Food will be available for purchase
Contact Information
City of Decatur
217-424-2801
Description
Please join the Preston Jackson family, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, and the Decatur City Council to officially dedicate Preston Jackson Park on Wednesday, October 12, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The event will start with the dedication ceremony. Food will be available for purchase and there will be live music. History: On June 20, 2022, the Decatur City Council passed a resolution naming the green space at 337 N Water Street after Decatur native and world-renowned sculptor Preston Jackson. The park already houses one of Jackson's sculptures honoring African American Civil War soldiers.