Sangamon Experience

CYBER MONDAY RAFFLE

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sangamon Experience! Give thanks to the land you live upon, especially the beautiful region of Central Illinois. #thanksgiving #centralillinois

The Sangamon Experience reflected on why we are thankful for local history. How can you put that into action? Here are 3 ways to show your gratitude for local history:

A photo of the packed house at UIS from our film premier last week - and 103 year old farmer Harvey Bettis with Rich and me. What a cool experience. @Sangamon1821 @RichSaal

To those who have served or are serving, thank you for your sacrifices. How has the service impacted your life in Central Illinois? #veteransday

#UISedu’s @Sangamon1821 premiered the documentary “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley” tonight, sharing the stories of 10 people who have dedicated their lives to farming. A new exhibit profiling the farmers and history of the region also opened. 🌾 #SoilAndSoul #FarmingLegacy #SangamonRiverValley

Wow! Our opening event was a total success! Photos will be coming soon, but until then the Sangamon Experience wants to say THANK YOU! @UCBBank @UISedu, @RichSaal, @NoahSabich, our donors, our our visitors, and followers: thank you for making this happen!

TODAYS THE DAY!

Soil & Soul opens TOMORROW! #locahistory #farming

Check out a new documentary & exhibit reflecting on agriculture's challenges and triumphs at the @UISedu. “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley" opens this week and showcases the rich histories of 10 local farmers: bit.ly/3YPXeSw #FWN

It is easy for us to get caught up in crazy headlines and important decisions. However, we should not let those things steer our attention away from state and local elections as well. Your vote matters, especially on the smallest level!

We have been OBSESSED with @RichSaal's farm photos lately! View stunning imagery, learn about farm culture, and hear stories at Soil & Soul. Along with the opening of our physical exhibit on Thursday, the Sangamon Experience will be launching a website with even MORE content.

It's time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time was implemented in the United States in 1918 to conserve energy during World War I. It is a popular myth that Daylight Saving was originally designed for farmers, but most farmers feel that changing the clocks disrupts natural rhythms.

Coming to @UISedu Sangamon Experience Nov. 7 — “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley.” More to come from @FarmWeekNow

A sneak peek of Soil & Soul 😍 Installation began on Wednesday, and we can't wait to see the exhibit come together! We hope you'll visit Soil & Soul, opening November 7th. #museum #sangamonexperience #soilandsoul

Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead or All Souls' Day) is a traditional Mexican Catholic holiday remembering loved ones who have passed away. The celebration lasts two days and is rich with symbolism, traditions, food, and family. #diadelosmuertos

Happy Halloween! Still needing a costume? Use one of our Soil & Soul inspired looks! Soil & Soul opens in one week! #halloween #soilandsoul #sangamonexperience #farming

New snippet of our film from @RichSaal. One of the commonalities among farmers is their abiding respect for family legacy, recognizing their spot in the timeline that began when their ancestors first claimed stake in the land that they've also put their life into. Watch below.

Today, we're looking a bit south at Belleville, Illinois! Candy Corn was popularized by the Goelitz Candy Company (now called Jelly Belly) in 1898. The candy was originally marketed during harvest months as "chicken feed." #Halloween #candycorn #localhistory

Do you have your Halloween costume yet? Check out these photos of a young boy admiring his Halloween costume from 1951. Unspecified location, Central Illinois, McLean County Museum of History. #halloween #costume #localhistory