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Events on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, ISM Home

Paul Mickey Science Series: Jenkins Lot 2014 Excavations: Digging in Lincoln's Neighborhood

ISM Research & Collections Center
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Presented by Dennis Naglich, Research Associate in Anthropology, Illinois State Museum

Last June, archaeologists from the Illinois State Museum excavated an additional 2.5 square meters of area in the northwestern corner of the Jameson Jenkins lot at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield. Find out more ...

Valentine's Day Art Spree

Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Browse one-of-a-kind artwork by 12-14 Juried Illinois Artisans and find that special gift. Presented by the Illinois Artisans Program, the Art Sprees are a monthly chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Find out more ...

February Feature: Nancy Krahn

Illinois Artisans, Chicago
Sunday, February 01, 2015 - Saturday, February 28, 2015, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nancy Krahn Find out more ...

Brownbag Lectures: Changing Fashion - Changing Lives

ISM Research & Collections Center
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by Angela Goebel-Bain, Associate Curator for Decorative Arts and History, Illinois State Museum

Fashion reflects its cultural context. Find out more ...