Illinois History Symposium Illinois History Symposium Co-sponsored by the Illinois State Historical Society and the UIS Alumni SAGE Society Elaine Evans / Saturday, November 2, 2019 0 2331 Article rating: No rating On Tuesday, December 3, the Illinois State Historical Society hosts its annual Illinois History Symposium, in conjunction with a UIS "Lunch and Learn" program. Join us for one or all of the Symposium sessions. Morning and afternoon presentations are free to attend with complimentary snack refreshments. The Lunch and Learn program is $23/person and requires a reservation. Read more
2019 Illinois Centennial Awards winners honored at ISHS luncheon in Jacksonville 2019 Illinois Centennial Awards winners honored at ISHS luncheon in Jacksonville Elaine Evans / Thursday, September 19, 2019 0 2278 Article rating: No rating On Saturday, September 14, the Illinois State Historical Society hosted its 35th annual Centennial Business Awards luncheon, this time at Jacksonville's Hamilton's Catering and banquet hall facility. The venue was most appropriate: "Doc" Hamilton started his business in 1913. This year more than 35 applicants sought Centennial status with the Society, and each received a Centennial certificate and a seat at the table. Read more
2019 ISHS Centennial Business Awards 2019 ISHS Centennial Business Awards Elaine Evans / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 0 2439 Article rating: No rating The Illinois State Historical Society is now accepting applications for the 2019 ISHS Centennial Business Awards. Was your Illinois-based business founded in 1919 or earlier? Has it been accepted into the ISHS Centennial Business database and been recognized by the Society at the annual Centennial Awards luncheon? If not, go to the Society's web page at www.historyillinois.org and download an application. If you're having trouble finding the appropriate documentation for determining your business's eligibility, we can help. This year's applications are due in July. Don't wait to apply. The Society is honoring this year's inductees on September 14! Read more