History
Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Pontiac Public Library 211 E Madison St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesPontiac 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…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Hot Stove Social with Ryan Dempster
Knights of Columbus 2200 Meadowbrook Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesMeet two-time All-Star and 2013 World Series Champion, Ryan Dempster at the Hot Stove Social at Knights of Columbus on Meadowbrook Rd in Springfield on February 3rd. This year, the…
Blind Date with a Book
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesBlind Date with a Book! Skip the awkward small talk—your perfect match is waiting for you between the covers! Join us for our Blind Date with a Book event, where…
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration at the David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesCelebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 215th birthday with a meet and greet with “President Lincoln” at the David Davis Mansion! At this free event, children and their families will get to meet…
Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBring your lunch and join us Join us for an engaging talk on doing oral histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, February 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with Andrew Thomas, chairperson of the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project. Doing an oral history is not a “one-size-fits-all” project.…