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Tag: History

Illinois town founded by former slave is newest national park

Illinois town founded by former slave is newest national park

— February 2, 2023

The New Philadelphia National Historic Site in western Illinois, commemorating the first U.S. town to be legally founded by African Americans, is the nation’s newest national park….

  • Search is on for artifacts that help tell the story of Peoria Heights

    Search is on for artifacts that help tell the story of Peoria Heights

    — January 3, 2020

    A group hoping to preserve the history of Peoria Heights is asking the public to search their basements, closets and attics for forgotten items that might help tell the story of the…

  • Pritzker taps LaHood to chair Lincoln Museum board

    Pritzker taps LaHood to chair Lincoln Museum board

    — September 29, 2019

    SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed former U.S. Transportation Secretary and retired Republican Congressman Ray LaHood as the new chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential…

  • Bloomington’s Davis Mansion hosts popular tours, Lincoln programs

    Bloomington’s Davis Mansion hosts popular tours, Lincoln programs

    — February 2, 2019

    Back by popular demand is the fascinating mechanical tour coming up Saturday, Feb. 23 at David Davis Mansion in Bloomington. Ever wonder about the behind-the scenes mechanical workings…

  • Search is on for artifacts that help tell the story of Peoria Heights

    Search is on for artifacts that help tell the story of Peoria Heights

    — January 3, 2019

    A group hoping to preserve the history of Peoria Heights is asking the public to search their basements, closets and attics for forgotten items that might help tell the story of the…

  • McLean County Museum to host program on Culture Wars

    McLean County Museum to host program on Culture Wars

    — November 9, 2019

      The McLean County Museum of History will welcome back Dr. Andrew Hartman, professor of history at Illinois State University, who will present a program about America’s struggle…

  • McLean County Museum librarian looks back to help Bloomington’s future

    McLean County Museum librarian looks back to help Bloomington’s future

    — June 19, 2019

    As the head of the McLean County Museum of History’s library, Bill Kemp’s role includes ensuring Bloomington, Normal and surrounding communities’ stories of bygone eras continue…

  • Lincoln ‘pop-up’ exhibit on display in Waukegan

    Lincoln ‘pop-up’ exhibit on display in Waukegan

    — January 25, 2019

    Aside from being our nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln is the favorite son of Illinois. As proof, almost every county in the state asserting some form of attachment to him….

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