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NPSThe event commemorates the freedom of Frank McWorter, entrepreneur, freedom seeker, and founder of New Philadelphia in Pike County. -
Pat Nabong/Sun-TimesThe gloves once were envisioned to be part of the permanent collection at Abraham Lincoln’s presidential museum in Springfield. But they instead were auctioned for $1.5 million to a mystery bidder amid concerns the public might never see them again.
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How did the Declaration of Independence shape Native American history? Author Kimberly Sigafus explores resilience, truth, and inclusion in America's story. This Illinois 250 episode is produced in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices are within the only remaining building in which Abraham Lincoln maintained a law office. -
From Underground Railroad quilt codes to the Black Panther Heritage Trail, learn how Illinoisans are preserving Black history for future generations in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
A search will begin for a replacement for Christina Shutt, who will stay on until the end of the year. -
"Art of the American Revolution" is the title of Dr. Mark Pohlad's presentation on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 1-3 p.m., at Three Pines Bed and Breakfast, 510 West Sheridan in Petersburg. -
Ko'u Hopkins sits down with Joe Crain, the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement at the ALPML to talk about their Juneteenth events -
Families forever shaped by the Civil War gather in Springfield this summer at the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War national convention. -
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road -
Laura Mitchelle discusses the 2026 the Illinois History Day contest. Students, 11-18, interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026. -
An audience chair used the night of Lincoln's assassination will be on display this summer.
