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UIS’ Sangamon Experience to host presentation of “Dennis Williams: Prominent 19th Century African American Artist in Springfield, Illinois”

Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield invites the public to attend “Dennis Williams: Prominent 19th Century African American Artist in Springfield, Illinois.” This presentation is by Mary Frances, a local independent historian and artist, and is funded by Illinois Humanities.  
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Dennis Williams: Prominent 19th Century African American Artist in Springfield, Illinois

The Sangamon Experience invites the public to addend Dennis Williams: Prominent 19th Century African American Artist in Springfield, Illinois, a presentation by Mary Frances and funded by Illinois Humanities. Discover Dennis Williams's world by exploring his life's meaning, value, and impact. In-person registration: https://forms.uofi.uis.edu/sec/1004938388

UIS public history graduate creates “Susan Lawrence Dana: A Woman of Progress” exhibit at the Sangamon Experience

Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield presents a new exhibit, “Susan Lawrence Dana: A Woman of Progress,” opening Aug. 1, 2022, on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center at UIS. The exhibit was created by recent UIS public history graduate Katie Brethorst-Stockwell.

UIS’ Sangamon Experience to host “Sangamo Country: 200 Years of Sangamon County” film premiere

WHAT: Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield will premiere the original documentary, “Sangamo Country: 200 Years of Sangamon County.” The film features local researchers and citizens discussing the history of the county and sharing stories that have often been long forgotten.

The documentary is a production of Sangamon Experience and the Sangamon County Bicentennial Commission, cooperating with the Sangamon County Historical Society.

WHEN: Noon Thursday, May 5, 2022

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Sangamon Experience is free and open to the public every day from 9 am—to 5 pm

Location

Located inside the Public Affairs Center Building
2200 Ernest Hemingway Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62703
(Please note this address is for GPS navigation only, it is NOT a valid mailing address).

UIS showcases impactful women for Women's History Month

The Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) will present five live-streamed historical discussions at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in March.

The series of live-streamed discussions is part of their “Women’s History Month: Community Trailblazers” series.

We are told the series plans to highlight women who have impacted their community here in central Illinois throughout the month.

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Community Partners

Sangamon Experience seeks input from local historical, cultural, and community organizations to help supply materials, ideas, and research for upcoming programs and exhibitions. In doing so, we embrace the ethic of the shared pursuit of knowledge and interpretation about the past. The Sangamon Experience campus exhibition space is curated by teams of faculty and students, local partners, and community volunteers.

Community Advisory Board

Board Members

  • Justin Blandford
  • Amanda Bryden
  • Nancy Chapin
  • Sarah Chapin
  • Vincent “June” Chappelle
  • Corinne Claycomb
  • David Finnigan
  • Jacob Friefeld
  • Kathryn Harris
  • Chuck Hill
  • Mike Kienzler
  • Curtis Mann
  • Tara McClellan McAndrew
  • Brooke Morgan
  • Kara Pecoraro
  • Debbie Ringer

About

Staff

Director of Engagement and Curator

Anne E. Moseley

Anne E. Moseley, is the first Director of Engagement and Curator of the Sangamon Experience.