# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Let’s dive into stories and memories that show history is something we all share and shape together.About this EventThe Illinois State Historical Society is proud to be selected by Illinois Humanities as a host for this year’s Community Conversations series. Throughout Illinois, the special theme of “History Belongs to All of Us” will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. Join us and participate in discussion about how the people who lived in Illinois before, during, and after the founding of the United States responded to this world-changing document. All sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Brian Mitchell, historian and educator.               All sessions are OPEN to everyone for FREE. Registration required.Mon., March 30, 10:30 a.m.“The Declaration of Independence”Kreher Hall at Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd., SpringfieldSat., April 18, 2 p.m.“Freedom and Equality”Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum,1440 Monument Avenue, SpringfieldThurs., May 7, 6:30 p.m.“The Way We Remember”Illinois School for the Deaf, 125 S. Webster Ave., JacksonvilleTues., June 9, 10:00 a.m.“Migration and Immigration” Stephans Rm., Menard Hall at Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Illinois School for the Deaf
- **lat**: 39.7347904
- **long**: -90.2548477
- **full address**: Illinois School for the Deaf, 125 South Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us being held?
  - **A:** Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Illinois School for the Deaf, 125 South Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us?
  - **A:** Community Conversations: History Belongs to All of Us is organized by Illinois State Historical Society.

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