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 director of the US budget has declared that Christians should be 'stewards of a blessing that has been God-given: to live ...

Harriet Tubman portrayal comes to Edwardsville community center ...

Members and Friends: Forefront Networking Event; 12-2 p.m. June 26, Illinois Soybean Association, 1108 Trinity Lane, ...

Here are correct pronunciations of Oregon, Willamette, Champoeg, Chemeketa, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Idanha, Lebanon, Malheur, Molalla and Monmouth.

Mendota Historical Society will host Terry Johnson of Quilts of Valor at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at 907 Washington St., Mendota. (Photo Provided by Mendota Historical Society) June 25, 2025 at 1:30 ...

The state appropriated $6 million in 2022 for a museum in Botetourt, but it’s taken until now to find the local match — and a place to put the facility.

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, ...

On June 18, the historical society broke ground to expand its current White Pillars Museum building at 403 N. Broadway, De Pere. The space will get six times larger, expanding the current 1,000 ...