Smiles Day is a tradition in Rushville dating back to 1919. It began as a celebration to honor those who served in World War I. Today, more than 100 years later, Smiles Day is partly a fall festival, partly a high school homecoming celebration, and partly a tribute to military veterans.

Music used in this episode includes: “Making Me Smile” by Max Brodie. Courtesy of Audio Network. “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” Unknown artist. Courtesy of Sound Ideas. “Last Dance” by Tim Garland. Courtesy of Audio Network. “Wy Smile” by Sam Wedgwood. Courtesy of Audio Network. “Watcher on the Rhine” by Tim Garland. Courtesy of Audio Network. “Keep Smiling” by Philip Guyler; John Stax. Courtesy of Audio Network. ”Martial Chorale” by Ceiri Torjussen. Courtesy of Audio Network.

Smiles Day is a tradition in Rushville dating back to 1919. It began as a celebration to honor those who served in World War I. Today, more than 100 years later, Smiles Day is partly a fall festival, partly a high school homecoming celebration, and partly a tribute to military veterans.
Music used in this episode includes: &ldquo;Making Me Smile&rdquo; by Max Brodie. Courtesy of Audio Network. &ldquo;When Johnny Comes Marching Home.&rdquo; Unknown artist. Courtesy of Sound Ideas. &ldquo;Last Dance&rdquo; by Tim Garland. Courtesy of Audio Network. &ldquo;Wy Smile&rdquo; by Sam Wedgwood. Courtesy of Audio Network. &ldquo;Watcher on the Rhine&rdquo; by Tim Garland. Courtesy of Audio Network. &ldquo;Keep Smiling&rdquo; by Philip Guyler; John Stax. Courtesy of Audio Network. &rdquo;Martial Chorale&rdquo; by Ceiri Torjussen. Courtesy of Audio Network.

Welcome to Forgottonia is a podcast about the people of the past and present inhabiting a 16-county region of western Illinois between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, a region so often overlooked that it's become known as Forgottonia.

Welcome to Forgottonia is a podcast about the people of the past and present inhabiting a 16-county region of western Illinois between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, a region so often overlooked that it's become known as Forgottonia.

Welcome to Forgottonia

Join the Tri States Public Radio news team as they  explore the rural 16-county region in western Illinois that was dubbed Forgottonia more than half a century ago.

Welcome to Forgottonia will take you through its history, its culture, its landscape, its challenges, and its future through the voices of the people who call it home.

This podcast is supported by a Foreground Rural Initiative grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

Join the Tri States Public Radio news team as they  explore the rural 16-county region in western Illinois that was dubbed Forgottonia more than half a century ago.
Welcome to Forgottonia will take you through its history, its culture, its landscape, its challenges, and its future through the voices of the people who call it home.
This podcast is supported by a Foreground Rural Initiative grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

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