Sangamon Experience presents the history of the Sangamon Region through an on-campus exhibition space, online projects, and community collaborations.
Discovering our local history can be an enlightening and enriching experience. At Sangamon Experience, we believe that sharing diverse perspectives and stories is key to building a stronger community. We are dedicated to creating a space that not only showcases the past but also inspires future generations of public historians.
We are always looking for ways to collaborate with local historical and cultural organizations to bring new voices and fresh ideas to our programs and exhibits. Together, let us uncover the rich tapestry of our community's history.
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Location
Performing Arts Center, One University Dr., Springfield Illinois, 1st Floor
Hours
9am- 5pm
Radio That Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois
Explore the history of Springfield's public radio station and the people who brought it to life.
The exhibit traces the station’s journey from its first broadcast as WSSR at Sangamon State University in 1975 to today’s NPR Illinois. Visitors can explore rare recordings, behind-the-scenes artifacts, and interactive displays that highlight how a small campus station grew into a vital part of the region’s cultural and civic life.
Find out more about our online exhibition space. The physical exhibit space is located at the Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library.
Our Mission
Sangamon Experience provides a broad perspective of the history of the Sangamon region through the presentation of a wide variety of exhibitions and activities developed for and from multiple communities. Activities will include projects developed from oral histories, archives, images and other resources to encourage participants to effectively create their own sense of local history.
Sangamon Experience also provides a comprehensive online platform for the presentation of materials; engage local organizations as partners in the effort to seek out and present materials for exhibition and information; and coordinate a combined newsletter for activities of local interest.
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