Freedom, Land and Community: A History of McLean County, 1730‐1900 (In-Person)

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This event will take place in-person and virtually on Zoom. Register on this page for the in-person event. Register for the virtual event on Zoom here. 

Greg Koos, Executive Director Emeritus of the McLean County Museum of History, presents on his recently published book. Freedom, Land, and Community: A History of McLean County Illinois, 1730‐1900 tells the story of the diverse peoples and events of this county. Using sources contemporary with the events described, it relates the struggle to shape the land, build community, and secure freedom as these communities knew and defined it. Native peoples, women and men, African Americans, Irish and German immigrants all sought and contested for their freedom. People whose voices have not been heard in previous works about Central Illinois are included here.

This event will take place in the library's Community Room. Registration is required and space is limited.

All in-person events will follow current library policy regarding masks.