Illinois Rejects Slavery - UIS Lunch and Learn Series - Dec. 4
Illinois Rejects Slavery - UIS Lunch and Learn Series - Dec. 4
Doors Open 11 am | Lunch 11:30 am | Program 12-1 pm
In the summer of 1824, the Illinois General Assembly was on the brink of changing our state constitution to permit slavery outright. Though the Northwest Ordinance designated Illinois a “free territory" in 1787, proslavery sentiment in southern Illinois was strong and challenged the efforts to keep the new state of Illinois free. Dr. Caroline Kisiel, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, will present on the people and events that culminated in Illinois remaining a free state.
Presenter: Dr. Caroline Kisiel, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar
Illini Country Club
$40
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM on Wed, 4 Dec 2024
Event Supported By
UIS Alumni Sage Society
217-206-6058
advancement@uis.edu
Artist Group Info
Dr. Caroline Kisiel
ckisiel@depaul.edu
Illini Country Club
1601 Illini Rd
Springfield,
Illinois
62704
217-546-4614
zlewis@illinicc.net