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Movie Premiere June 22: ‘The Underground Railroad in Metamora’
Monday, May 26, 2025

The Metamora Association for Historic Preservation is proud to host a movie premier about the Underground Railroad in Metamora on June 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

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ALNHA added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

NPS adds the ALNHA to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program

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Seeking Extras for 8th Judicial Circuit Video
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Looking for Lincoln is currently in the process of creating a documentary about Abraham Lincoln and his work and on the 8th Judicial Circuit.

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Upcoming Events

Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit - Old State Capitol
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025

Looking for Lincoln presents the travelling exhibit, Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad. The courageous stories of freedom seekers, and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them, are highlighted in this new exhibit about the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Learn about the network of people, who often at great risk to themselves, collaborated to assist those searching for freedom and dignity.

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE
Friday, June 6, 2025 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025

History Comes Alive transports you back to 19th Century Springfield. Immerse yourself in Lincoln’s hometown while meeting our largest cast of historical reenactors yet. Live performances, a variety of demonstrations, as well as special presentations of some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches. Springfi eld is truly a city where History Comes Alive! Free downtown trolley service to historic sites Wed-Sat!

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The Underground Railroad In Metamora
Sunday, June 22, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Experience a powerful cinematic journey as Metamora presents The Underground Railroad In Metamora, a gripping film that brings to life the courage, resilience, and hope of the Metamora neighbors who fought for freedom for Freedom Seekers.

This powerful film uncovers the incredible history of the Underground Railroad in Metamora—shedding light on the bravery, resilience, and stories of those who sought freedom.

The highly anticipated film The Underground Railroad in Metamora is making its big-screen debut on June 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Metamora High School AuditoriumMetamora High School is located at 101 W Madison in Metamora, IL

ADMISSION IS FREE and no tickets are required. The feature movie will last approximately one hour with a Q&A session to follow.

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Regional Highlight

On May 29, 1856 Abraham Lincoln gave the "lost speech" at the Illinois State Republican Convention in Bloomington, Illinois to a group of over 1,000 people. The speech lasted 90 minutes and so transfixed his audience that the reporters in attendance forgot to take notes. The speech addressed the need to prevent the expansion of slavery. The speech helped rejuvenate the fledgling Republican Party in Illinois.

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