Opening Night of Three Hot Days

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Event Details

Join us for the opening night reception of "3 Hot Days in August", a powerful series of programs reflecting the 1908 Springfield Race Riots. This opening evening sets the stage for a meaningful exploration of Springfield history and its continuing impact on our present.

Thursday, August 14 | 5:00 PM
Lincoln Library | 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL

Opening Reception – 5:00 PM

  • Connect with fellow community members and enjoy catered refreshments, courtesy of the Illinois State Museum Society.

Welcome Remarks – 5:30 PM

  • Hear from Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Austin Randolph, President of the Springfield Branch NAACP, as they set the tone for this meaningful commemoration.

Featured Film Screening

  • Springfield Had No Shame – A gripping look at the events that rocked the city in 1908 and the lives forever changed.

Special Presentations
 

  • Dr. Brian Mitchell, UIS Lincoln Studies Center / Independent Scholar “Exploring Black Springfield Beyond the Race Riot”
     
  • Anne Moseley, Director of Engagement and Curator, UIS Sangamon Experience “1908 Lesson Plans for Schools”

 

Register here: bit.ly/3hotdays