3 Hot Days in August opening reception

Opening reception for the citywide event commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Austin Randolph, president of the Springfield Branch NAACP, will give welcome remarks. There will be a film screening of Springfield Had No Shame. Dr. Brian Mitchell, UIS Lincoln Studies Center/ Independant Scholar will give a presentation titled, "Exploring Black Springfield Beyond the Race Riot." Anne Moseley, Director of Engagement and Curator of the Sangamon Experience will present, "1908 Lesson Plans for Schools."