Events
Events for February 20, 2025
Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Pontiac Tourism, in partnership with the Pontiac Public Library, has brought a new traveling exhibit, “Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad” to Pontiac! See this new exhibit for yourself from January 31st to March 5th, 2025, during regular business hours at the Pontiac Public Library. The exhibit will also feature the Underground Railroad Quilt Walk:…
Celebrate Black History Month with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
SPRINGFIELD – Two rare treasures illustrating highs and lows of Black history in America are going on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which will also celebrate Black History Month with the return of a short play telling the inspiring story of Robert Smalls and his daring escape from slavery. For the first…
Landmarks Illinois and the International Masonry Institute Training Webinar
Landmarks Illinois and the International Masonry Institute will host its annual Historic Preservation Education Event next month. This year, the free training will explore effective methodologies for assessing and repairing masonry facades on existing buildings. The Landmarks Illinois and the International Masonry Institute Training Webinar is free to attend, and will be held on February…
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