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  • The Illinois Freedom Project

    Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

    Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

    1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

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    This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
  • History Cooks: Clay's Popeye's Barbeque

    History Cooks: Clay's Popeye's Barbeque

    Fri., July 26, 12 p.m.

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

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    Demetria Clay will discuss a Springfield tradition since 1961. Chef Marcus Holmes will demonstrate a favorite. 217-786-2200
  • Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 & 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21

    Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

    700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Adults $5, children 10 and younger free

    A guided tour through the newly-restored first and second floors. The home is interpreted to 1857 and furnished with wonderful examples of Victorian furniture, including many pieces that belonged to the Edwards family. See the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" from the parlor of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married and a piano that was likely played at their wedding. Closed on national holidays 217-523-2631

  • 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour

    Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Fifth & Adams street

    Intersection of 5th & Adams, Springfield Downtown

    Donations welcome

    This 60-minute tour examines the devastating 1908 Race Riot that destroyed and affected the lives of many of Abraham Lincoln’s African American friends and their descendants. Good walking shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302

  • Black History Walk

    Saturdays, 2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

    1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Donations welcome

    This 90-minute walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery focuses on the history of Springfield’s African American community, discussing great tragedies, as well as stories of success in the face of adversity and prejudice. Water and good hiking shoes recommended. 217-782-6302
  • Illinois at Guntown

    Illinois at Guntown

    Thu., Aug. 1, 12-1 p.m.

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

    112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    Join ALPLM Manuscripts Curator Christopher Schnell in exploring letters, reminiscences, and battlefield relics of Illinois soldiers who fought at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads (a.k.a. Battle of Guntown).On June 10, 1864, a small Union force clashed with Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s cavalry at the crossroads near Guntown, Miss. This relatively small battle played an important role in the Union success in Georgia. Moe than one-third of the Union soldiers at Guntown hailed from Illinois.This is a “hybrid” event with opportunities to attend in-person or virtually.Tales from the Vault is an ALPLM/ISM collaboration. 217-558-8844

  • 5-Mile History Bike Tours

    Thursdays, 1 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Dana-Thomas House

    301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

    Donations welcome

    Ride your own bicycle following a guide on an casual, neighborhood-style bicycle tour of historic sites, including the Black Fire House, Dana-Thomas House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb, and others. Helmets are required. 217-782-6302

  • Friends of Lincoln Hike

    Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Lincoln's Tomb State Historic Site

    1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Donations welcome

    This 90-minute hike through Oak Ridge Cemetery visits the graves of Abraham Lincoln's friends, neighbors and political associates. Guides will discuss their lives and highlight their interactions with the 16th president. Comfortable shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302
  • History Cooks: Mel-O-Cream

    History Cooks: Mel-O-Cream

    Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

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    Chad Larson will share the history of this iconic Springfield establishment. Includes opportunity to decorate doughnuts. 217-786-2200

  • “Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

    Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

    1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Free

    Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323
  • Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry

    Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry

    Thu., Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m.

    Lincoln Land Community College

    5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

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    Lincoln Land Community College’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering “Arts for ALL: Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry,” on Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. featuring Catalina Maria Johnson. The program, with musical videos and lyric examples, will focus on participation and musical enjoyment. Johnson believes the creative art of music is central to humanity, as it holds an enormous revelatory and transformative force that brings different people together, using melodies and rhythms to express hearts and cultures. Due to limited seating, registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432… 217-786-2432
  • Masters' Back Porch Chautauqua Series

    Masters' Back Porch Chautauqua Series

    Third Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15

    Free

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    The Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum is hosting its Masters’ Back Porch Chautauqua series. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, May through September, experts will lecture on topics of local interest in literature, art, and history followed by original performances by area songwriters. The series will be held from 2-4 p.m. at 1st & 3rd Boutique & Wine Bar, 105 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL. The Masters’ Memorial Museum, at the corner of 8th & Jackson, within walking distance of the venue, will be open for tours the hour preceding the event. The event is free to the… n/a
  • 200th Birthday Celebration and Open House

    200th Birthday Celebration and Open House

    Sat., Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Woodlawn Farm

    1463 Geirke Lane, Jacksonville Jacksonville

    Adults $5, children $3

    Artisan demonstrations of 1800s homestead industries, wagon rides, farm animals and activities for children to experience some of the games and work performed in that period. Concessions will be available. 309-678-7716
  • Musical Selections from the "Great American Songbook"

    Musical Selections from the "Great American Songbook"

    Wed., Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m.

    Lincoln Land Community College

    5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

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    Lincoln Land Community College’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering "Arts for ALL: Musical Selections from the Great American Songbook," on Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m. Dorothy Paige Turner and Joel Ross, nationally known singer-songwriters and educators from Rockford, will feature musical selections from the “Great American Songbook.” Through song and narrative, the artists explore the roots of jazz among enslaved Africans who brought their field hollers, work songs and spirituals to this uniquely American art form. Ross will also demonstrate the evolution of Ragtime and stride piano. Registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at… 217-786-2432
  • Candlelight Walk

    Candlelight Walk

    Oct. 4-5

    Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

    15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

    A wonderful opportunity to experience village life at night. Period-clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and shops to talk about life in 19th century Illinois. 217-632-4000
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