3 Hot Days in August Opening Reception
August 14, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 7:30PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Lincoln Library : 326 South 7th Street Springfield , IL 62701 Get Directions
You're Invited: Opening Night of "3 Hot Days in August"
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.
Lincoln Library | 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL
- 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.
- Dr. Brian Mitchell, UIS Lincoln Studies Center / Independent Scholar “Exploring Black Springfield Beyond the Race Riot”
- Anne Moseley, Director of Engagement and Curator, UIS Sangamon Experience “1908 Lesson Plans for Schools”
"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.
Please note, registrant information may be shared internally between the institutional partners involved in the planning and facilitation of "3 Hot Days in August."