Education
1 year ago
Teaching the teachers

Teachers from across USA convene at ALPLM

History
1 year ago
Learning about the railroad

New exhibit at library

History
1 year ago
Clarence Darrow’s closing argument in 1933 case donated to IL Supreme Court Historic Preservation Comm.

“It’s a remarkable oration from one of the greatest trial attorneys of the early 20th century”

History
1 year ago
“Historic movement for race relations”

Speaker Welch sees Biden declare race riot site a national monument

History
1 year ago
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

Ceremony will be held Friday in the Oval Office and will feature civil rights leaders and community leaders from Springfield.

History
1 year ago
Events at Lincoln Library tell the story of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot

Thursday marks the 116th anniversary of the riot.

History
1 year ago
New ALPLM exhibit has more features for visually and hearing-impaired visitors

Updates include digital panels that provide additional photos, Spanish translations, and interactive elements such as QR codes.

Steel Garden sculpture at ALPLM
Local
1 year ago
“Steel Garden” comes to the ALPLM

Workers install the 22-foot-tall Steel Garden at the ALPLM.

History
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum to close for three months for plumbing project

During the closure, museum staff will hit the road with community programming and exhibits.

Barrel lid
History
1 year ago
Moving Pillsbury Forward seeking help to add to story behind donated barrel

The barrel was purchased at an auction in Central Illinois about 40 years ago.