Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley

Uncover the inspiring stories of the farmers who infuse their passion and dedication into the land of the Sangamon River Valley.

The Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield invites you to explore its new exhibit, "Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley." This exhibit features a powerful documentary film that shares the inspiring stories of ten individuals who have devoted their lives to farming in the Sangamon River Valley, a vibrant region encompassing approximately 1,500 square miles in central Illinois.

Soil & Soul is presented by United Community Bank, with additional funding from the Melvin Wing Charitable Trust and the Dan and Carolyn Dungan Family Fund. 

Exhibit Space

The heart of Sangamon Experience is a 5,300-square-foot exhibition and interpretive space located in the Public Affairs Center, between the bookstore and the new Center for Lincoln Studies. Designed by FWAI Architects, Inc. of Springfield, the space opened on January 30, 2020. Still under development, features will include multimedia and interactive exhibits, historical maps and photographs, a small theater, and interpretive text developed by teams of UIS students, faculty, and area community partners.  The exhibit space is open during PAC building hours. Contact us for directions or with inquiries about tours.