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Horatio's Drive
Relive the true story of America’s first cross-country automobile journey through this film screening and informal discussion.
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive
Audiences discovered how historic soil samples reshaped our understanding of agriculture and climate in a presentation followed by a Q&A.
Chapter 250 Book Club (Adults)
This monthly, hybrid book club for adults (19+) explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
Exploring History Through Ancestry
A presentation was given on the history of the Daughters of the American Revolution and how to begin tracing Revolutionary War ancestors, followed by a Q&A session.
Chapter 250 Book Club (Teens)
This monthly, hybrid book club for teens, ages 13-19 explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
Chapter 250 Book Club (Youth)
This monthly, hybrid book club for youth, ages 8-14, explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
The Librarians
A film screening and facilitated discussion explored how challenged books placed librarians at the center of debates over access, education, and free expression.
Fannie Lou Hamer's America
A documentary film and informal discussion explored the life, activism, and enduring legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, a leading voice of the Civil Rights Movement.
Mr. Civil Rights
A documentary film and informal discussion explored the legal battles and lasting impact of Thurgood Marshall, including his role in ending segregation in public schools.
Free Renty: Lanier vs. Harvard
A documentary film and informal discussion that examined who had the right to control images of enslaved people, through a landmark legal battle over history, memory, and justice.
Lock, Stock & Liberty
A presentation explored the history and craftsmanship of the Kentucky Rifle, featured antique examples, and was followed by a Q&A session.
How It Feels To Be Free
A documentary film and informal discussion explored how six groundbreaking Black women challenged barriers in entertainment and helped redefine American culture.
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