# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The 1908 Race Riot had a devastating impact on the lives of African Americans in Springfield and across the nation. Three African Americans lost their lives, countless others suffered physical and emotional trauma at the hands of White rioters, and nearly 80 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. In the years that followed, many accounts of the violence were silenced and overlooked.

As we examine the aftermath of the riot, we can also reflect on the importance of confronting historical truth and how doing so can help shape a more just future. As part of the Three Hot Days in August programming series, join the Illinois State Museum for this hour-long presentation as we explore the lasting impacts of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot and consider its relevance today.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-springfield-1908-race-riot-the-aftermath/200030437766246
- **Event Categories**: sports, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62706
- **lat**: 39.79648
- **long**: -89.65524
- **full address**: 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62706

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath being held?
  - **A:** The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62706.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath?
  - **A:** The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath is organized by Illinois State Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath 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 Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Springfield 1908 Race Riot: The Aftermath sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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