# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: On Saturday, June 20th, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, the Western Illinois Museum will host Illinois Voices 250, a statewide storytelling initiative documenting the voices and experiences of people across all 102 Illinois counties in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

Created by Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Illinois America 250 Commission and StoryCorps Studios, the upcoming Community Recording day will enable participants to record one-on-one conversations reflecting on their experiences and perspectives, preserving the voices of everyday Illinoisans: who we are, what we care about, and what we think is important about this moment in our country’s history. There is no cost to participate.

The Western Illinois Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County. Serving as a community gathering place for exhibits, lectures, music, and public programs, it is proud to contribute its perspectives and stories to this statewide effort.

Can’t attend in person? A do‑it‑yourself recording option is also available online at ILHumanites.org/ILVoices250.

The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, just one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. The building is fully accessible, and free parking is available.

For a full schedule of events, visit wimuseum.org or follow @wimuseum on social media. For more information, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email info@wimuseum.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/macomb/illinois-voices-250-community-recording-day-at-wim/200030218724854
- **Event Categories**: storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## 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 Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM being held?
  - **A:** Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM?
  - **A:** Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM is organized by Western Illinois Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Macomb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at WIM sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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