3 Hot Days Opening Reception
August 13, 2026 @ 5:00PM — 7:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Lincoln Library : 326 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62701 Get Directions
Join us for the opening night reception of "3 Hot Days in August", a powerful series of programs reflecting the 1908 Springfield Race Riots. This opening evening sets the stage for a meaningful exploration of Springfield history and its continuing impact on our present.
Thursday, August 13 | 5:00 PM
Lincoln Library | 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL
Opening Reception – 5:00 PM
Welcome Remarks – 5:30 PM- Connect with fellow community members and enjoy catered refreshments, courtesy of the Illinois State Museum Society.
- Hear from Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Austin Randolph, President of the Springfield Branch NAACP, as they set the tone for this meaningful commemoration.
- Springfield Had No Shame – A gripping look at the events that rocked the city in 1908 and the lives forever changed.
- Preston Jackson, Local Artist
"3 Hot Days in August" is more than a series—it's a call to remember, reflect, and recommit to justice and understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to honor history and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.