Stephens, who was an Alabama native before moving to Pana, and then Springfield in 1901, was an African American miner.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

In a time of tense partisan clashes, Capitol Hill has a trusted leader in Jane L. Campbell, president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Campbell’s focus is far from skirmishes but rather ...

The Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois' museum has moved to the Rock Island County Historical Society.

A picnic simply means a meal eaten outdoors, or al fresco dining. Some historians believe that the origin of the word picnic, ...

The Putnam County Library District is set to offer a variety of free historical programs in early July at different locations ...

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