Event date: 12/7/2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Export event Rosemary Feurer / Friday, August 25, 2023 / Categories: Events, ISHS Event Fall Lunch & Learn Series: Lake Springfield and Illinois Stories UIS Alumni SAGE Society & Illinois State Historical Society Author and librarian Curtis Mann will present The History of Lake Springfield, speaking to the origins, considerations and influences which created a unique municipal, recreational, and residential community along the lake’s shores. Award-winning media writer and producer Mark McDonald will present Outtakes from Illinois Stories, speaking to his firsthand experiences and storytelling as the two-decade host of the Emmy award-winning series. In-person: $40/person includes lunch Virtual Zoom Webinar: Free Doors Open 11am | Lunch 11:30am | Program 12-1pm CT Register Here. Registration deadline is one week prior to the event. Questions or registration modification? Call 217-206-6058 or email advancement@uis.edu Location: Illini Country Club 1601 Illini Road Springfield, IL (Map) Previous Article Utopian Communities in Illinois: Past, Present, Future? Next Article Illinois’ Underground Railroad: Tribune series shines light on freedom seekers’ journeys through state Print 415 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Lake Springfield Please login or register to post comments.