Illinois History in 10 Objects

🌟 Join us for an enlightening exploration of Illinois history with Curator of History, Erika Holst!
📅 Date: 11 juni 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Interpretive Center Theater, 1 Lewis and Clark Trl, Hartford, IL 62048-1501, USA

Dive deep into the past as we examine ten significant objects from the Illinois State Museum's collection. Each object opens a window to the lives of the people who once used them, presenting a narrative against the backdrop of various pivotal periods such as:

• The first Indigenous peoples of Illinois
• The Revolutionary War era
• Euro-American immigration
• The Civil War
• The Great Depression
• The Vietnam War

✨ Bringing your own cherished object or a family photo can enrich the experience! At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to share their own family stories associated with these meaningful objects.

📢 This unique program aims to remind us that history is not just something of the past; it is continuously being forged through our personal and shared experiences.

🔍 About Erika Holst:
With over 20 years in public history, Erika is dedicated to using material culture to tell the stories of people and their pasts. She holds an MA from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture and has curated numerous exhibitions. Her works include publications like Wicked Springfield: Crime, Corruption, and Scandal During the Lincoln Era and more.

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