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**POSTPONED** Rediscovering the Dana-Thomas House
3/30/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
**POSTPONED** Rediscovering the Dana-Thomas House
Come join us as we "Rediscover the Dana-Thomas House" as our panel discusses the rich history of the house and Susan Lawrence Dana.
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**POSTPONED** Gallery Talk: Tales Our Houses Tell
4/1/2020 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
**POSTPONED** Gallery Talk: Tales Our Houses Tell
Join us on April 1 for a sneak preview of the 2020 Spring House Walk plus an opportunity to view the museum at night. Find out where the walk will take place, and why the area was selected.
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**CANCELLED** Iwo Jima & Okinawa: Brutal Combat on the Doorstep of Japan
4/2/2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
**CANCELLED** Iwo Jima & Okinawa: Brutal Combat on the Doorstep of Japan
There was only one thing luring American war planners to invade the tiny island of Iwo Jima in February 1945. The island of black volcanic sand was little more than a dot in the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean, but it was only 763 miles from Tokyo, and thus was an ideal spot to land crippled B-29s returning from the Japanese mainland on their way to Tinian Island.
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**CANCELLED** Canvas and Cocktails at the Museum
4/3/2020 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Canvas and Cocktails at the Museum
Whether enjoying a “date night” or just a fun time getting together with friends, you’ll spend the evening making your very own work of art with inspiration and one-on-one help from an art instructor with the Springfield Art Association.
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**POSTPONED** Historical Marker Dedication: Robert Prager Lynching Site
4/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
**POSTPONED** Historical Marker Dedication: Robert Prager Lynching Site
An historical marker noting the location of the Robert Prager lynching in 1918 will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at the entrance to St. John Cemetery, St. Louis Road at National Terrace, Collinsville.
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**CANCELLED** Chicago's Fabulous Fountains
4/6/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Chicago's Fabulous Fountains
A lavishly illustrated presentation by Greg Borzo takes you on a tour of Chicago's fabulous fountains. Chicago is home to 130 outdoor public fountains. They splish and splash in fun, artistic and often surprising ways with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories to tell.
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**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Architecture of Place and Sound
4/9/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Architecture of Place and Sound
David Finnigan, author and SIU architectural graduate student, will speak on his book Inside Allerton and his research of Allerton Park, the elegant Monticello estate filled with rich history, surprising stories, formal gardens and woodland trails.

Dr. Paula Pugh Romanaux, professional musician, recording artist, educator and writer, will discuss her research Andrew Carnegie’s Organ Benefactions to Illinois and the World and his larger influence on the world of music.
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Spanish American War Encampment
4/18/2020 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Spanish American War Encampment
Living historians will display equipment, uniforms, and weapons used by over 11,000 Illinois National Guard Soldiers in the Spanish American War. Illinois was the first state to offer troops to the federal government in support of the war.
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**CANCELLED** The Lynching of Robert Praeger: A World War I Hate Crime for Uncle Sam
4/19/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
**CANCELLED** The Lynching of Robert Praeger: A World War I Hate Crime for Uncle Sam
The Madison County Historical Society has cancelled the April 19 Speaker Series program that was previously announced. The speaker for the program, Peter Stehman, has agreed to postpone his program on the 1918 lynching of Robert Praeger. The public is encouraged to visit the historical society's facebook page and website for further updates regarding cancellations or to read more about Madison County history.

Peter Stehman will discuss his book, Patriotic Murder, a fascinating look at the anti-German frenzy, fueled by government propaganda, that led to the lynching of Robert Praeger at Collinsville, Illinois on April 5, 1918.
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POSTPONED-SAVE THE DATE: Best of Illinois History Awards Gala
4/24/2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
POSTPONED-SAVE THE DATE: Best of Illinois History Awards Gala
Theme: A Night at the Speakeasy

Come dolled up and dapper in your vintage 1920s finery or evening cocktail party attire for a seriously fun time!

The event will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, wine pull, and the Annual Awards presentation recognizing indivuals, groups, and oranizations that have furthered the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Illinois history.
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**CANCELLED** Little Lincoln Fireside Tales
4/28/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
**CANCELLED** Little Lincoln Fireside Tales
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales is a new children's literacy program for our youngest guests. Children 0 to 5 years old (Pre-K) are invited to join us every fourth Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Little Lincoln Fireside Tales story time, which includes arts and crafts, show and tell, and hands-on, engaging activities.
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**POSTPONED** “Tales Our Houses Tell” Spring House Walk
5/3/2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
**POSTPONED** “Tales Our Houses Tell” Spring House Walk
Looking forward to spring weather? Join us for our Annual House Walk, Tales Our Houses Tell, on Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. This year's walk will feature interior tours of six private homes in southwest Oak Park.
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Native American Culture Today
5/4/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Native American Culture Today
Highlighting images of beautiful Native American artworks, Mitchell Museum Executive Director Kathleen McDonald will present a sampling of the diversity of American Indian cultures throughout the US and Canada.
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**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Historic Settlements
5/6/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Historic Settlements
Preservationists Jane and Jesse Boehler will speak on preservation of historic Clayville, Illinois, a mid-1800s settlement that provided nourishment, spirits and overnight accommodations for people and horses travelling the American frontier.

Kim Orth, Executive Director, Nauvoo Tourism Office, will discuss “the other Nauvoo” and its complex history as the “Beautiful Place” settled by Mormons, inhabited by Icarians (French-based Utopian socialist movement) and growth as a regional grape cultivation and wine-making center.
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**CANCELLED** Chicago's Fabulous Fountains (4/6/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
4/6/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Chicago's Fabulous Fountains
A lavishly illustrated presentation by Greg Borzo takes you on a tour of Chicago's fabulous fountains. Chicago is home to 130 outdoor public fountains. They splish and splash in fun, artistic and often surprising ways with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories to tell.
Read more
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Architecture of Place and Sound (4/9/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
4/9/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Architecture of Place and Sound
David Finnigan, author and SIU architectural graduate student, will speak on his book Inside Allerton and his research of Allerton Park, the elegant Monticello estate filled with rich history, surprising stories, formal gardens and woodland trails.

Dr. Paula Pugh Romanaux, professional musician, recording artist, educator and writer, will discuss her research Andrew Carnegie’s Organ Benefactions to Illinois and the World and his larger influence on the world of music.
Read more
Spanish American War Encampment (4/18/2020 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
4/18/2020 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Spanish American War Encampment
Living historians will display equipment, uniforms, and weapons used by over 11,000 Illinois National Guard Soldiers in the Spanish American War. Illinois was the first state to offer troops to the federal government in support of the war.
Read more
**CANCELLED** The Lynching of Robert Praeger: A World War I Hate Crime for Uncle Sam (4/19/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
4/19/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
**CANCELLED** The Lynching of Robert Praeger: A World War I Hate Crime for Uncle Sam
The Madison County Historical Society has cancelled the April 19 Speaker Series program that was previously announced. The speaker for the program, Peter Stehman, has agreed to postpone his program on the 1918 lynching of Robert Praeger. The public is encouraged to visit the historical society's facebook page and website for further updates regarding cancellations or to read more about Madison County history.

Peter Stehman will discuss his book, Patriotic Murder, a fascinating look at the anti-German frenzy, fueled by government propaganda, that led to the lynching of Robert Praeger at Collinsville, Illinois on April 5, 1918.
Read more
POSTPONED-SAVE THE DATE: Best of Illinois History Awards Gala (4/24/2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
4/24/2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
POSTPONED-SAVE THE DATE: Best of Illinois History Awards Gala
Theme: A Night at the Speakeasy

Come dolled up and dapper in your vintage 1920s finery or evening cocktail party attire for a seriously fun time!

The event will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, wine pull, and the Annual Awards presentation recognizing indivuals, groups, and oranizations that have furthered the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Illinois history.
Read more
**CANCELLED** Little Lincoln Fireside Tales (4/28/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
4/28/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
**CANCELLED** Little Lincoln Fireside Tales
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales is a new children's literacy program for our youngest guests. Children 0 to 5 years old (Pre-K) are invited to join us every fourth Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Little Lincoln Fireside Tales story time, which includes arts and crafts, show and tell, and hands-on, engaging activities.
Read more
**POSTPONED** “Tales Our Houses Tell” Spring House Walk (5/3/2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
5/3/2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
**POSTPONED** “Tales Our Houses Tell” Spring House Walk
Looking forward to spring weather? Join us for our Annual House Walk, Tales Our Houses Tell, on Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. This year's walk will feature interior tours of six private homes in southwest Oak Park.
Read more
Native American Culture Today (5/4/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
5/4/2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Native American Culture Today
Highlighting images of beautiful Native American artworks, Mitchell Museum Executive Director Kathleen McDonald will present a sampling of the diversity of American Indian cultures throughout the US and Canada.
Read more
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Historic Settlements (5/6/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
5/6/2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
**CANCELLED** Lunch and Learn Series: Historic Settlements
Preservationists Jane and Jesse Boehler will speak on preservation of historic Clayville, Illinois, a mid-1800s settlement that provided nourishment, spirits and overnight accommodations for people and horses travelling the American frontier.

Kim Orth, Executive Director, Nauvoo Tourism Office, will discuss “the other Nauvoo” and its complex history as the “Beautiful Place” settled by Mormons, inhabited by Icarians (French-based Utopian socialist movement) and growth as a regional grape cultivation and wine-making center.
Read more
Illinois History Forum - Springfield's Railroads: From the Time of Lincoln to the Present (5/14/2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
5/14/2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Illinois History Forum - Springfield's Railroads: From the Time of Lincoln to the Present
For over 70 years, the Union Station depot in downtown Springfield served rail passengers coming in and out of Springfield. Learn about the railroads and the trains that served the Capital City during the time of Abraham Lincoln.
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James Olson: Traitors I Have Known (5/21/2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
5/21/2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
James Olson: Traitors I Have Known
Some did it for money. Others for ego. Even sex! Whatever the motivation, they were all traitors and you’ll hear the real stories when James Olson, former Chief of CIA Counterintelligence, takes you into the world of espionage as he lived it during his 31-year undercover career.
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Little Lincoln Fireside Tales (5/26/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
5/26/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales is a new children's literacy program for our youngest guests. Children 0 to 5 years old (Pre-K) are invited to join us every fourth Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Little Lincoln Fireside Tales story time, which includes arts and crafts, show and tell, and hands-on, engaging activities.
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The American Revolutionary War in the West Exhibit Opening (5/30/2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
5/30/2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The American Revolutionary War in the West Exhibit Opening
A new museum exhibit, The American Revolutionary War in the West, opens at The Centre for French Colonial Life in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri on May 30, 2020. This exhibit highlights the attacks on St. Louis and Cahokia on May 26, 1780 as well as the George Rogers Clark campaigns and other actions along the Mississippi River.

Grand opening celebration on May 30, 2020, at 10 am. The exhibit will be open May 30-December 31, 2020.
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Archaeology at the Gehring Site (6/14/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
6/14/2020 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Archaeology at the Gehring Site
Julie Zimmermann, Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will discuss what has been found at the Gehring site which is located on the SIUE campus between Cahokia Creek and the bluff, eight miles north of Cahokia Mounds.
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