History Nights at the Old State Capitol
- When
- America/Chicago (CDT)
- Where
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site526 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
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History Nights at the Old State Capitol took place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM (CDT) at Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield, IL.
About this event
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site hosts a Saturday evening history program featuring Civil War education presentations, self-guided tours, historic interpretive staff, historic photography, props, artifacts, and hands-on activities.
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Join us for a Saturday evening history program. We're excited to bring you a new series of Civil War education programs at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. On the Saturdays listed below, the Old State Capitol will be open for self-guided tours from 5:00-7:00 pm; presentations will be offered before or during that time (see the ticket section for specific times). Presentations will vary week to week, but may include discussions with interpretive staff, interpreters in historic clothing, historic photography, props, artifacts, and/or hands-on activities. This program is free and open to all ages; reservations are optional. October 2026 Programs: October 3: Samhain/The Origins of Halloween October 10: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow October 17: Stories of Yokai (Japanese Ghosts) October 24: Taphophobia and Premature Burial October 31: Classic Horror Stories
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Details
- When
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 4:15 PM (CDT)
- Where
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- Address
- 526 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 113/other
Questions
- When was History Nights at the Old State Capitol?
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM CDT.
- Where was History Nights at the Old State Capitol?
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site, 526 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701, Springfield, IL.