The 1869 Eclipse at 7:00 p.m.

•    Registration opens March 1 for those with a campsite reservation for the night of April 6. (Select "Register" above)
•    Registration opens March 8 for the general public. (Select "Register" above)
•    Limited to 40 people. Registration closes at noon on April 5.
•    Location: Paynetown SRA (building location will be emailed to registrants at least 24 hours prior).

The last time that the Bloomington area saw a total eclipse was August 1869. Locals awaited the event with anticipation, and the Bloomington Progress proclaimed it the “sensation of the day.” We’ll look at how area newspapers covered the lead up to and reactions after this notable event. 45 minutes