Community Recording Days

The Illinois 250 Community Recording Days Calendar highlights upcoming events across the state where residents can stop by and share their stories for the Illinois Voices 250 project. These pop-up recording opportunities make it easy for people to participate by visiting a local event and recording a short message about their experiences, memories, and hopes for Illinois. Each story helps preserve the voices of today for future generations as we celebrate Illinois’ 250th anniversary.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - SPRINGFIELD

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701


Marshall Public Library - MARSHALL

Thursday, June 18, 2026

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

612 Archer Avenue, Marshall, IL 62441

Western Illinois Museum - MACOMB

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL 61455


Little Village Library - CHICAGO

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time TBD

2311 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623


Peoria Riverfront Museum - PEORIA

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602



Illinois State Fair - SPRINGFIELD

Thursday, August 13 THROUGH Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Daily

Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62706