Weldon Springs State Park is in its 75th year as a recognized state park in Illinois and this Saturday there is a celebration of this accomplishment.

Stephanie Russell is the President of the Weldon Springs Foundation and on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday told Regional Radio Weldon Springs was once a City of Clinton property before the State purchased it and it exponentially has grown over the years.

Patty Kinder was appointed as a staffer at the Park for this year and while she's been a long-time volunteer at Weldon Springs through the Foundation, she is learning a lot about the park this summer and hopes to convey some of that to the public.

Not a lot of people know but the schoolhouse at Weldon Springs hasn't always been there. It was transported in from Beason while the other building was brought in from Texas Township. Kinder points out Carol Thompson and Dave Herzog were instrumental in getting those buildings to the park.

Russell and Kinder invite the public out to celebrate the history of Weldon Springs State Park and learn about some of the famous individuals that have graced the land over the years and celebrate the hidden gem of DeWitt County.

The celebration will be from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday at the schoolhouse.