

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African Americans in Early Rockford 1834-1871
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: How do we do more than just preserve history behind locked doors, but actually get it into people’s hands? Learn how a new edition of African Americans in Early Rockford is saving vital Black history in Rockford from being lost, and how organizations (including Midway Village Museum) and individuals in the 815 came together to share it with a new generation. Along the way, we will share some of the best stories and people from Rockford’s unique early Black history.  

Sarah Stumpf received her BA in History from the University of Wisconsin, her MLS from Indiana University, and just celebrated her 10th year working at the Rockford Public Library.  She is the editor of African Americans in Early Rockford 1834-1871, 2nd edition by John L. Molyneaux.  

African Americans in Early Rockford 1834-1871 will be available for purchase at the museum gift shop. After the lecture, attendees will be invited to explore our exhibits focused on Black History in the Rockford area. 

Special thank you to the Rockford Public Library. 

Rates
$10 - Adults (age 13+)
$8 - Seniors (age 62+)
$8 - Child (age 5-12)
Children age 0-4 - FREE
Members - FREE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/african-americans-in-early-rockford-1834-1871/200029675571244
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107
- **lat**: 42.28052
- **long**: -88.98476
- **full address**: 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

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- **organizer**: Midway Village Museum (https://allevents.in/org/midway-village-museum/7234904)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Midway Village Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about African Americans in Early Rockford 1834-1871 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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