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Black Lives in Springfield Part I: Work and Home Life - Feb. 20

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Black Lives in Springfield Part I: Work and Home Life - Feb. 20

Experience the power of seldom-seen personal belongings from the Tenth Street archeological dig and explore the lives of Black Springfield residents around the turn of the twentieth century. The first in a series of two engaging programs will tell stories of resilient Black citizens who made their homes in Springfield and worked to support themselves and their families.

Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center
Free
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM on Thu, 20 Feb 2025

Event Supported By

IDNR - State Historic Sites Springfield
Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center
1011 E. Ash St.
Springfield, Illinois