Sangamon Experience

Sangamon Experience presents the history of the Sangamon Region through an on-campus exhibition space, online projects, and community collaborations.

Support the Sangamon Experience

Vachel Lindsey Bridge Sangamon ExperienceSangamon Experience is a multifaceted initiative that highlights the history of the Sangamon Region of central Illinois. Sangamon Experience includes a 5,300-square-foot interactive exhibition space at UIS, a dynamic website to share and promote local historical activities, online historical research, and customized community partnerships.

Sangamon Experience is made possible by a major private gift to the University of Illinois Springfield. It is housed within the UIS College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

We seek input from local historical and cultural organizations to help supply materials, ideas, and research for upcoming programs and exhibits. If you are interested please contact us.

Featured Stories and Events

Grand Opening, January 30, 2020

Read all about our grand opening ceremony and reception, including photos. See video of the speeches and Tom Irwin’s musical performance below. Thank you to all who made the event a success!

 

Designing and Building the Campus Exhibition Space

Exhibition SpaceFind out more about our exhibition space now open in the UIS Public Affairs Center.

Latest
Collaborations

Archeology Collaboration UISLocal historians at the Sangamon Valley Collection are on the ground floor of collaboration for the research and design of our first permanent exhibit.

Meet the Sangamon
Experience Team

Archeology Collaboration UISThe Faculty Lead, Students, and the members of the Community Advisory Board that compose the Sangamon Experience Team

Local
Events

Rochester See news and photos from recent local happenings on our events page, check back often for updates!