# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Belongs to All of Us: Conversation on the autobiography, "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Western Illinois Museum will host the next History Belongs to All of Us community conversation on Thursday, June 18, focusing on the 1833 autobiography Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk.

Through the words of Sauk leader and warrior Black Hawk, participants will explore the relationship between people and land, examining themes of migration, land use, and ownership. The conversation invites community members to consider how different perspectives shape our understanding of American history and the meaning of place in Illinois.

Programs in the History Belongs to All of Us series are held at the Western Illinois Museum on Thursdays, beginning with Larry A’s Pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by conversation and dessert at 6:30 p.m. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted at the door.

The statewide History Belongs to All of Us initiative, created and supported by Illinois Humanities, encourages communities to connect local stories with the nation’s 250th anniversary through dialogue, primary sources, and shared experiences.

The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street in Macomb. For more information, visit wimuseum.org, follow @wimuseum on social media, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email info@wimuseum.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/macomb/history-belongs-to-all-of-us-conversation-on-the-autobiography-life-of-ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak/200030095425433
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Macomb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455
- **lat**: 40.45741
- **long**: -90.67146
- **full address**: 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Belongs to All of Us: Conversation on the autobiography, "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak" being held?
  - **A:** History Belongs to All of Us: Conversation on the autobiography, "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak" takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Belongs to All of Us: Conversation on the autobiography, "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak"?
  - **A:** History Belongs to All of Us: Conversation on the autobiography, "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak" is organized by Western Illinois Museum.

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