Ramblin’ in Red Bud on October 5, 2024

Red Bud welcomed Walkers & many residents came out to do the walk.

The mayor welcomed walkers & walked with walkers. Pictured are Genine Perschbacher, POC; Mayor Susan Harbaugh; Diane Prost, President of the Illinois Trekkers; Sue Bacon, POC; and Kelly Bione, Operations Manager of the Randolph County YMCA.

Walkers discovered houses decorated for Halloween.

Ramblin’ in Red Bud Walk on October 5, 2024

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to walk/ramble in historic Red Bud on October 5th. When city lots were initially sold at public auction in 1849, the site was covered with red bud trees, from which the town derived its name. An important station on the stagecoach route between St. Louis, Belleville, Kaskaskia and Chester, the town was chartered in 1867. While ramblin’ in Red Bud, view the Opera House that is now home to the 1860 Public House and the Red Bud Museum. Beautiful homes, along with opportunities to see several classic cars, fill the streets of Red Bud. There is a classic service station with a wrecker too. The exterior of the beautifully unique City Hall remains basically the same as built in 1894 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

START LOCATION: Randolph County YMCA, 130 South Oak Street, Red Bud IL 62278.

START TIME: Start between 8:30 am and 11 am. Walk at your own pace and finish by 2 pm.

Historic Red Bud Walk brochure 2024