July 29 2026, 6:30pm

Lucy Haskell's Birthday Celebration

Lucy Haskell's Birthday Celebration

Haskell Park

1200 Block of Henry St.
Alton, Illinois 62002

  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Join the celebration of Lucy Haskell’s 146th birthday at the historic Lucy Haskell Playhouse.

This annual event recreates Lucy Haskell’s fifth birthday, when she was gifted the beloved Victorian Queen Anne Stick-style playhouse that has since become a treasured community landmark.
Guests are invited to enjoy a festive afternoon featuring birthday cake, ice cream, lemonade, pony rides, traditional lawn games, and many more family-friendly activities.

This special celebration honors the history and legacy of the Lucy Haskell Playhouse while bringing the community together for a day of fun and tradition.

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Gifted to five-year-old Lucy Jane Haskell, daughter of Doctor William and Florence Haskell, on July, 29th, 1885, the Haskell Playhouse is a gorgeous architectural gem of the Victorian era. Commissioned by Lucy's…
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