2018 Illinois History Symposium on Statehood Day in Springfield 2018 Illinois History Symposium on Statehood Day in Springfield ISHS and University of Illinois Springfield Alumni SAGE Society Elaine Evans / 12/3/2018 9:30 AM - 3:45 PM 0 3220 The Illinois State Historical Society and the University of Illinois Springfield Alumni SAGE Society will host an all-day symposium on Illinois history, December 3, 2018, at the new UIS Student Union. The day-long event includes the SAGE Society's "Lunch and Learn" program, which will focus on immigration and the African diaspora. Read more
"Writing the Edgar Lee Masters Biography" "Writing the Edgar Lee Masters Biography" Edgar Lee Masters Home Association and the Illinois State Historical Society Elaine Evans / 11/2/2018 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 0 3001 Dr. Herbert Russell, author of Edgar Lee Masters, a Biography, will present a program titled " Writing the Edgar Lee Masters Biography" on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 7:30 pm at the Rolling Globe Coffee House in Petersburg. Admission is free. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Henry County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Henry County Elaine Evans / 10/23/2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 0 2417 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the Henry County Courthouse on Tuesday, October 23. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the courthouse, 307 West Center Street, Cambridge. The event is open to the public. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Jefferson County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Jefferson County Elaine Evans / 11/1/2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 0 3062 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the 5th District Appellate Court on Thursday, November 1. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the Appellate Court building, North 14th and Main Streets, Mount Vernon. The event is open to the public. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Macoupin County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Macoupin County Elaine Evans / 12/8/2018 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 0 2762 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the Macoupin County Courthouse on Saturday, December 8. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the courthouse, 201 East Main Street, Carlinville. The event is open to the public. Read more