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