The Norway Building Historical Marker Dedication The Norway Building Historical Marker Dedication Elaine Evans / 8/25/2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 0 2930 Join the Illinois State Historical Society and the kingdom of Norway at the unveiling of a new ISHS historical marker to commemorate the "Norway Building," at noon on Saturday, August 25, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The Norway Building, modeled after the Norwegian stave churches of the Middle Ages, is one of the few buildings from the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in original condition and the only one to return to its country of origin. The historical marker commemorates the location of the Norway Building at the Exhibition, and chronicles its history in the US and Norway. Read more
Lake Michigan Aircraft Carriers Historical Marker Dedication Elaine Evans / 9/7/2018 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM 0 2324 The veterans of American Legion post 1247 and the Illinois State Historical Society cordially invite the general public to the dedication ceremony of the Lake Michigan Aircraft Carriers historical marker. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Menard County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Menard County Elaine Evans / 10/19/2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 0 2218 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the Menard County Courthouse on Friday, October 19. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the courthouse, 102 South 7th Street, Petersburg. The event is open to the public. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Lawrence County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Lawrence County Elaine Evans / 9/27/2018 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 0 2148 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the Lawrence County Courthouse on Thursday, September 27. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the courthouse, 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville. The event is open to the public. Read more
Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Christian County Alexander Hesler's Abraham Lincoln Portrait Arrives in Christian County Elaine Evans / 11/30/2018 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 0 2213 A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph will be presented to the Christian County Courthouse on Friday, November 30. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Taylorville. The event is open to the public. Read more