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1 Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield , IL 62701
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Wednesday December 9 7:00pm CST
A Conversation with Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth, portrayed by Patricia Davis, will reminisce about her life's journey to becoming an abolitionist and suffragette. Sojourner Truth was born a slave but took her own freedom as an adult escaping slavery in 1826. She is famous for her speech "Ain't I a......More
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Wednesday January 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Lost Songs of the Civil War
From camp ditties to re-written versions of popular songs of the day, Civil War soldier’s re-made music to fit their own tastes and reflect the struggles and hardships they faced. Award winning folk musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo takes us deep into the journals......More
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Wednesday January 27 7:00pm CST
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Join us for a conversation with Frederick Douglass regarding advocating for the creation of the US Colored Troops to fight in the Civil War for the abolishment of slavery. The presentation will include excerpts for speeches by Frederick Douglass and President Lincoln's......More
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