Upcoming Events

Join the St. Clair County Historical Society at an upcoming tour, talk, or program. Choose a date below to buy tickets.

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  Lives in Code: Stories of African American Resilience Under the Illinois Black Codes, 1819–1865

  llinois was a free state—but “free” did not mean equal. From 1819 to 1865, Illinois Black Codes restricted the rights and movement of African Americans. Join educator and storyteller Dr. Caroline M. Kisiel for stories of African American resilience, including the experiences of Gilbert Burres…

  Dates

  • Sat Nov 7, 2026 11:00 AM Daphne Sumner History Discovery Center Buy tickets for Lives in Code: Stories of African American Resilience Under the Illinois Black Codes, 1819–1865, Sat Nov 7, 2026 11:00 AM

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