Some Came Marching Home Again, Johnson County Illinois Went to War 1861-1865 Saturday February 12, 2022 John A. Logan College Room Jenni Dahl / 2/12/2022 10:00 AM 0 483 Article rating: No rating The Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois invites the membership and general public to attend this presentation by Ed and Diane Annable. Notable authors of several books focused on Johnson and Union counties. Read more
Read-a-Thon/Book Drive to Celebrate Mr. Lincoln's Birthday! This event will be held in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s café space Jenni Dahl / 2/12/2022 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 0 513 Article rating: No rating The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is partnering with the Lincoln Library, the city of Springfield’s public library, and Compass for Kids for the Lincolns4Lincoln Read-a-Thon and Book Drive this coming Saturday, February 12 from 9am-3:30pm in the museum’s café space.We hope you and your family can join us in-person or online this Saturday to share this special day that celebrates Mr. Lincoln's love of reading! Read more
A Conversation with Distinguished Author Jonathan White Four Score Speaker Series Jenni Dahl / 2/8/2022 7:00 PM 0 657 Article rating: No rating Four Score Speaker Series presents: A conversation with distinguished author Jonathan White Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7 p.m. CST (via Zoom) The Four Score Speaker Series returns for the new year on February 8th with a special pre-publication conversation with Dr. Jonathan W. White about his new book, A House Built by Slaves: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House. To register visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nApcOaEsTpOupRZbizKNvQ Read more
Stone Repair and Restoration Landmarks Illinois & IMI Annual Historic Preservation Education Event Jenni Dahl / 2/17/2022 8:30 AM - 1:45 PM 0 1799 Article rating: No rating For Landmarks Illinois Stakeholders, Preservationists, Architects, Owners, Developers, General Contractors, BAC Signatory Contractors, Gov’t Officials Read more
Historical Society Offers New Resource for Genealogists Jenni Dahl / Tuesday, January 18, 2022 0 770 Article rating: No rating A valuable new tool for genealogists has just been completed by volunteers and staff at the Madison County Archival Library. It is expected that the new “Guardianship Index” will help genealogists solve roadblocks in their family trees and allow them to learn more about their ancestors. MCHS has put the index on its website so it can be accessed by anyone, although a visit to the library will be necessary to see the actual file. The index can be found at https://madcohistory.org/archival-library/archival-library-resources/probate-court-files/ It can also be located by going to www.madcohistory.org, and looking at Library Resources on the Archival Library page. Read more