SAVE THE DATE! 3 Hot Days in August: Annual City-Wide Observance of the 1908 Race Riot

Schedule

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

326 S 7th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 | Springfield, IL

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Save the Date!
Join us for the second annual "3 Hot Days in August: Annual City-Wide Observance of the 1908 Race Riot".
This three-day community observance will take place August 13–15, 2026 as we come together to remember, reflect, and honor this important history.
Stay tuned for forthcoming event details and ways to participate.

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326 S 7th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701

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