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Special Event
Event
Archaeology of Racial Hatred: An Update of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site.
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, August 15, 2025
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Partner Program
Talk
Description
Join us for a special 1-hour presentation by archaeologist Floyd Mansberger. Mansberger is the Director of Fever River Research, Inc., which led the archaeological investigation of what is now Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. Their work and research has helped to give voice to the people whose lives were shattered by the nation's struggle with extreme violence in 1908.
In this presentation, Mansberger will share recent updates on his research of the site.
Meet at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site visitor center, inside Theater 1. If navigating by GPS, use this address: 426 South 7th Street, Springfield, Illinois. Paid parking is available at the visitor center.
Reservation or Registration: No
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