Illinois Heritage

David Finnigan author of Inside Allerton, will discuss 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 and educator, will discuss Andrew Carnegie's Organ Benefactions to Illinois and the World.

The Illinois State Historical Society’s 2021 Centennial Business Awards luncheon has been postponed until 2022. Unfortunately, the resurgence of the COVID 19 virus and its Delta variant has forced us to reconsider a public gathering that could impact the health of your employees, our membership, and the public at large.

Join us on Thursday, July 15 at 1 p.m. for the dedication of the Miner Grade School historical marker.

Join us on Saturday, June 12 (rain date June 26) for a Cemetery Preservation Workshop at the Villa Marie Catholic Retreat Center and Newcomber Cemetery, 1903 East Lake Drive, Springfield, Illinois.

**This dedication has been postponed. A new calendar listing will be posted when the new dedication date is determined.**

Join us on Saturday,May 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. for the dedication of the Stone Mill Museum historical marker. The brief dedication will be followed by an open house and refreshments at the museum. The public is invited to attend the celebration.

Location:
Stone Mill Museum
315 E. Railroad Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548 (Map)