History
Abe for All: World Hearing Day
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of its commitment to accessibility, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer special services for the Deaf community on the afternoon of March 9. From 4-6 p.m., sign-language interpreters will be on hand to assist…
Several Springfield stories featured in ‘Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois’ ALPLM exhibit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – A major new exhibit opening next week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the elusive idea of “home” and the many different ways Illinoisans have…
2023 Old Joliet Prison Tours
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday,…
International Mother Jones Festival
Union Miners Cemetery and Mother Jones Monument 700 North Lake Street, Mt. Olive, IL, United StatesThe International Mother Jones Festival returns to Mt. Olive on Sunday, April 30th at Union Miners Cemetery & Mother Jones Museum. Union Miners Cemetery 12 pm to 1:30 pm Join…