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Taste of ISM: New Additions to the History Collection

Research & Collections Center
Promotional poster for Taste of ISM: New Additions to the History Collection. There are two examples of nineteenth century clothing and a painted portrait of a man. The Illinois State Museum’s collection of objects and artifacts is always growing. Join Erika Holst to learn the stories behind some of the exciting new acquisitions to the History Collection.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM CDT
Research and Collections Center
  • 1011 East Ash Street
  • Springfield, Illinois 62703

Taste of ISM returns! The Illinois State Museum’s collection of objects and artifacts is always growing. Join Erika Holst to discover the stories behind some of the exciting new additions to the History Collection. Featured acquisitions include a rare photograph of Abraham Lincoln’s niece, a memento from one of Springfield’s founders, a safe used by suffragettes, a pre-Civil War wedding dress, a dress made from a flour sack, and an early 1800s musket.

Bring a friend, bring your lunch, and join us for another fascinating edition of Taste of ISM!

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