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2026: New Year, 250-Year-Old Reflections

In this executive director letter, Gabrielle H. Lyon reflects on the nation’s 250th anniversary and the enduring relevance of the Declaration of Independence. Centering reflective patriotism, interdependence, and civic imagination, she outlines how Illinois Humanities is engaging communities statewide to reckon with history and shape the future of democracy.
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