# Event Details - **Event Name**: The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the McLean County Museum of History for a fun and fact-filled stroll through Illinois State University's Quad on Saturday, August 1 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You'll hear how one of the more picturesque spots in all Central Illinois speaks to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Yes, the Quad says a lot about the nation's promises, challenges, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs! This walking tour, led by ISU Milner Library Government Documents Librarian Angela Bonnell and Museum Librarian Bill Kemp, will kick off at Stevenson Hall at Illinois State University. Following a brief presentation, participants will be led to the Quad where they will hear all about topics pertinent to America 250, including the lost natural environment, the removal of Indigenous peoples, the role of steam-powered railroads in the transformation of the landscape, racial segregation, and social movements. Other topics discussed during the leisurely walk will be Normal’s vibrant early Black community, the rise of women’s athletics, lost neighborhoods, Vietnam War protests, and the general weight of history! This program is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. The cost per person is $28 for members of the Museum, $30 for the general public, and $15 for students (must be 18 years or older and have a valid student ID). The program will include boxed lunches from Green Top Grocery and bottled water. Parking will be available in any parking garage in Uptown Normal. For more information on parking, click here. Box lunch choices are: Turkey and Cheddar, Ham and Swiss, and Chickpea Sunflower Salad (vegetarian). Box lunches also include chips and whole fruit. The tour is limited to 30 people. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. Please dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. We will walk approximately one mile over a one-hour period, standing and stopping between various sites. The tour will begin and end at Stevenson Hall (319 W. North Street). Lunch will immediately follow the tour.. Lunch will immediately follow the tour. Tickets are now closed. Questions? or for more information, contact the Education Department at education@mchistory.org or 309-827-0428. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/the-isu-quad-gateway-to-america-250-and-the-wider-world/200030246138639 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 84 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Normal - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 319 W North St, Normal, IL 61761-4531, United States - **lat**: 40.50916 - **long**: -88.98907 - **full address**: 319 W North St, Normal, IL 61761-4531, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39c328bfe90e80d9fa8d03edc5805536f1ae9a17acaf34dae55e1700f80200a9-rimg-w1200-h1072-dc424e45-gmir?v=1785172537 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World being held? - **A:** The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 319 W North St, Normal, IL 61761-4531, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World? - **A:** The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World is organized by McLean County Museum of History. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The ISU Quad: Gateway to America 250 and the Wider World is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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