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History

Black history graphic
History
12 months ago
Springfield City Council to discuss potential Black history trail

In conjunction with the 1908 race riot site being declared a national monument

Henry Stephens marker WS
History
1 year ago
‘At the forefront of any kind of early social justice movement’: Late Springfield resident gets historical marker

Henry Stephens, 1869-1939

21 star flag at ALPLM WS
History
1 year ago
Rare 21-star U.S. flag to be displayed at ALPLM

Collectors say the 21 star flag is extremely rare, and wasn’t around long

Emancipation Proclamation
History
1 year ago
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

Theatrical event, free day also scheduled

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
1 year ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Reps. Nikki Budzinski (left, D-Springfield), and Mary Miller (R-Springfield), took part in a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Local
1 year ago
Memorial Day at Camp Butler provides bipartisan history lesson

Reps. Budzinski and Miller among those honoring the fallen buried at Camp Butler.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Local
1 year ago
LLCC Community Education presents ‘History Cooks’ at Lincoln Home

Weekly culinary demonstrations

This is a prototype of a Route 66-themed sign being created by Mel-O-Cream Donuts.
Local
1 year ago
Time to make the signs: Donut maker to create sign recognizing historic Route 66

To be located at 6th Street location

Lincoln statue at Union Square Park
Local
1 year ago
Mary Lincoln’s Garden to bloom at Union Square Park this spring

A new garden honoring Mary Lincoln is going in at Union Square Park, bringing history to life.

Neon sign park at Illinois State Fairgrounds
History
1 year ago
Amazing art installations you’ll only find on Route 66

The Legends Neon Park at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield showcases recreations and restorations of signs from long-lost Route 66 businesses like the Chain of Rocks Motel.

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