•July 4, 2018•

The Illinois State Museum will present a major new exhibition in celebration of the state’s 200th birthday which will feature rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. The “Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection” exhibition will open to the public with a special reception on Friday, June 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, and will include complimentary soft drinks, light appetizers, a cash bar, and music provided by the Virgil Rhodes and his band “Footprints.” Those interested in attending should RSVP by emailing Leslie.Cline@illinois.gov or calling 217-782-0909.
“The exhibition is the most comprehensive of the Museum’s broad collection in the history of the institution,” said Illinois State Museum Director Robert Sill. “Visitors will see a significant portion of their shared story that is being preserved for future generations by the Illinois State Museum, and learn about the individuals who used these objects and the stories behind them.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.