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Start Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026
End Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Title
Illinois in the Revolutionary War - Lecture with Tom Emery
Description
Commemorate America 250 with an exploration of the role Illinois played in the American Revolution! Historian and author Tom Emery will present from his in-depth research shown in his new book. The program will take place on August 16 at 2 p.m. in the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site Interpretive Center Theater. A book signing at chance to meet the author will follow.
This speaker program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 618-251-5811.
Tom Emery, author of his new book "Illinois in the Revolutionary War" will feature George Rogers Clark, the American campaign through Illinois, and the many involved locations from southern Illinois to Michigan. Others who served in the new nation's cause will be talked about. Attendees can expect a look at the legacy left here in Illinois.
“There was more to the war in Illinois than most people realize,” says Emery. “Revolutionary action took place in many parts of the state, and it was a struggle for all involved. It shows how hard many Americans worked for liberty.”
For More Information
For more information, call 618-251-5811 or email benjamin.pollard@illinois.gov.
Event Type
Entertainment, Historic Site, History, Indoor Event, Museum Event
DNR Region
Statewide, West Central IL
Location
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
DNR Park
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Address
1 Lewis and Clark Trail
City
Hartford
State
IL
Zip
62048
Contact Person
Benjamin Pollard
Phone
618-251-5811
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