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  • Unraveling Rule-based Order

    Unraveling Rule-based Order

    Wed., May 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

    Illini Country Club

    1601 S. Illini Road, Springfield Springfield Area

    Free

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    World Affairs Central IL presents insightful discussion with Dr. Roy Wehrle and Dr. Chris McDonald. The program will describe our changing world as we move out of the 75 years of peace among the major nations, ending colonialization and remarkable economic prosperity, into a new epoch of history where previous behavior of countries are breaking down, security is threatened and the future will be changed. Though the future is unknown, they will describe several possible scenarios. More information at https://mywacci.org/future-programs/Free and open to the public 217-502-6956

  • 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
  • Small Beginnings

    Small Beginnings

    Tue., April 30, Fri., May 10, Tue., May 14, Wed., May 22, Tue., May 28, Fri., June 7, Tue., June 11, Wed., June 19 and Tue., June 25

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

    212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

    Museum admission

    1:30pm. This one-act play tells the remarkable story of Robert Smalls, a man who led an group of enslaved people to freedom by way of a bold riverboat escape plan through Confederate waters in 1862. Starring Reggie Guyton with Randy Erwin providing live music. 217-558-8844
  • Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

    Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

    Sun., April 28, 12:30-5 p.m.

    Woodlawn Farm

    1463 Geirke Lane, Jacksonville Jacksonville

    Adult $20, children $10

    Guides in period attire will tell the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while you are bused to the Underground Railroad sites. Meet at Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center (free parking behind the center). Includes light refreshments. Reservations required. 309-678-7716
  • Mr. Lincoln's Hometown Civil War Round Table

    Mr. Lincoln's Hometown Civil War Round Table

    Every third Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through May 17

    Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

    745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

    Features presentation focused on a different aspect of Abraham Lincoln and/or the generation that endured the Civil War. The March presentation will focus on the role of Irish immigrants during the war. 217-801-2698
  • Hammer-In

    Hammer-In

    Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Clayville Historic Site

    Route 125, Pleasant Plains Central Illinois

    The blacksmiths will be working and all of the buildings will be open for this popular annual event. 217-481-4430
  • Lincoln and American Immigration

    Lincoln and American Immigration

    Tue., May 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

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    Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer will speak about his new book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration. Register to attend in person or via live-stream. Event presented by Center for Lincoln Studies with the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. 217 492-4241

  • “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
  • The Lincolns of Springfield

    The Lincolns of Springfield

    May 30-31, 7 p.m., June 1-2, 2 p.m., June 6-7, 7 p.m. and June 8-9, 2 p.m.

    Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

    420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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    The love story we never knew between Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Play was a hit in 2023 and is back for a second year. 217-523-2787
  • Sanctuary Tours

    Sanctuary Tours

    Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Continues through June 27

    First Presbyterian Church

    321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

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    See the beautiful sanctuary that houses seven Tiffany windows and the pew that Abe and Mary Lincoln used during their time at the church. 217-528-4311
  • Old “Fashioned” Tea Party

    Old “Fashioned” Tea Party

    Sun., June 9, 1 p.m.

    Historic Marbold Farmstead

    21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview Central Illinois

    $25, children under 10 free

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    217-968-5620

  • Summer Frolic

    Sat., June 15

    Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

    15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

    Celebrate frontier heritage with period clothed interpreters demonstrating 19th century daily tasks throughout the historic village. 217-632-4000
  • 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
  • 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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