# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Illinois State Museum Curator Erika Holst will be in Pittsfield May 7  to discuss Illinois History in 10 Objects. The event will be at Orr Hall, 222 North Monroe at 6 PM. There is no admission charge and we will have refreshments.                                                                            

Historical objects enrich our understanding of and connection to the past. In commemoration of America 250, this program takes a look at Illinois history through the lens of ten objects from the collection of the Illinois State Museum. Each of these objects sheds light on the experiences of the people who used them against the backdrop of different times in Illinois history.

Time periods and themes covered include the first Indigenous peoples of Illinois; Illinois at the time of the Revolutionary War; women's history; the Civil War; immigration; forgotten Illinoisans; the Great Depression; and World War II.

Attendees are encouraged to bring an object or photo of an object of personal or family significance. At the end of the presentation, attendees will be invited to give voice to their own family and personal stories by sharing the stories associated with these objects. This presentation hopes to convey that history is actively being created every day and our own objects and experiences are vital parts of it. 

This presentation aligns with the Illinois America 250 Commission's theme “We the People.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsfield/10-objects-in-illinois-history-with-erika-holst-illinois-state-museum-curator/200029984833248
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, womens-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 222 N Monroe St, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1429, United States
- **lat**: 39.60891
- **long**: -90.80435
- **full address**: 222 N Monroe St, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1429, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator being held?
  - **A:** 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 222 N Monroe St, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1429, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator?
  - **A:** 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator is organized by Pike County Historical Society, Pike County, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 10 Objects in Illinois History with Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum Curator sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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