Civil War Saturdays at the Old State Capitol

We're excited to bring you a new series of Civil War education programs at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. On the Saturdays listed below, the Old State Capitol will be open for self-guided tours from 5:00-7:00 pm with short 20-minute presentations on weekly themes at 5:00, 5:45, and 6:30 pm. Presentations will vary week to week, but may include discussions with interpretive staff, interpreters in historic clothing, historic photography, props, artifacts, and/or hands-on activities.

This program is free and open to all ages; reservations are optional.

The current schedule includes:

Saturday, January 31: Preparing for Presidency

Saturday, February 7: Illinois' Black Soldiers

Saturday, February 21: Dave Joens discusses his new book,

Saturday, February 28: Black History Month Highlight: Capitol Insider William Butler

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Host or Publisher Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites Springfield