Travel back in time without leaving Rockford 🦕 The Dinosaurs of the Forgotten Forest exhibit runs now through October 19, 2025 at @nicholasconservatory where life-sized prehistoric creatures are hidden among the tropical plants, waterfalls, and winding garden paths. General admission fee applies. | Go Rockford

Rockford, Illinois got its nickname "Reaper City" back in the 19th century. In short, the story goes a little something like this: John H. Manny put Rockford on the map and kick-started our industrial revolution with his invention, the Manny Reaper. 🚜 This led to a major legal battle over patent rights, and guess who showed up in Rockford to work the case? None other than Abraham Lincoln! 🤩 This was possibly the only time Honest Abe ever visited our city. This case is also how he met his futur