News Release

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Hosts Black History Month Presentation

Date: February 17, 2026
Contact: Ashley Parsons, 217-391-3201

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Lincoln Home National Historic Site plans to host a free, public presentation for Black History Month titled "New Philadelphia: Its Connections to Springfield and the 1908 Race Riot." The talk will take place at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center located at 426 S. 7th Street Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes and will take place in Theater 1 inside the Visitor Center. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer opportunity. 

All activities are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. For more information contact Ashley Parsons at 217-391-3201 or at [e-mail].  

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