We invite Illinoisans to document their story for the Nation's 250th.

Illinois Voices 250 Community Recording Day at Quincy Blues in the District

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When

Jun 26, 2026
5:00pm–7:00pm

Where

Washington Park near the Washington Theater
427 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301

Cost

Free

We want to hear your story. 

Join us during the Quincy Blues in the District to record a conversation with a partner, archived at the Library of Congress.

In honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, Illinois Humanities is partnering with the Illinois America 250 Commission and StoryCorps Studios to present Illinois Voices 250, a statewide time capsule of conversations with people in all 102 Illinois counties.

This project celebrates and preserves the voices of everyday Illinoisans: who we are, what we care about, and what we think is important about this moment in our country's history.

By documenting diverse stories, reflections, and memories from people across the state, Illinois Voices 250 will create a lasting record. These conversations will be preserved in a special collection at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress for future generations.

For more information, please contact us at events@ilhumanities.org.