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Antislavery Activism on the Frontier

Virtual Coffee Talk

2020-12-10 19:00:00 2020-12-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago Antislavery Activism on the Frontier Des Plaines History Center -

Thursday, December 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-12-10 19:00:00 2020-12-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago Antislavery Activism on the Frontier Des Plaines History Center -

Registration is required on the Illinois Humanities Council website to receive a Zoom link. Click here to register.

Seeking a locale rich in agriculture possibilities and against human captivity, Morris Birkbeck and George Flower established two towns in southern Illinois, with Flower establishing Albion in 1818. Their thriving community drew scores of English and American settlers, forming one of the most important early statehood settlements. But Birkbeck and Flower came to realize that “for all practical purposes, this part of the Territory was as much a slave-state as any of the states south of the Ohio River” (Flower, 1882).

This historical presentation takes a critical look at George Flower’s 1882 account, History of the English Settlement in Edwards County, Illinois, and his discussions of slavery, free Blacks, attitudes and practices witnessed among Illinois residents, and their community’s efforts towards the antislavery cause – all set against a backdrop of tense differences with regard to slavery that played out on the Illinois frontier.

This important historical record also illuminates our understanding of early Illinois mindsets that influenced community formation and supports thinking about community-building efforts today.

Registration is required on the Illinois Humanities Council website to receive a Zoom link. Click here to register.

AGE GROUP: | Community |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Group |

TAGS: | Lifelong Learning | History | Cultural |

Des Plaines History Center

Phone: 847-391-5399

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 Closed
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 4:00PM

About

The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Des Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs, and research facilities.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Meet fellow board gamers! Play our games or bring your own.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library
Join us on a "Walk & Talk" program with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!
This event is full

Fri, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film Nickel Boys.

Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the SAT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jul 14, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Are you or your best friend an LGBTQ teen? Join us and show your support as we watch movies, play games and interact about topics that support the LGBTQ youth. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
A 20's and 30's program. Make an abstract painting with a pour technique. No drawing or art skills necessary, but you may want to wear something you don't mind getting acrylic paint on.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
All furry pets deserve to play in style! Join us as we make a posh no-sew fleece tug toy for a pup or feline in need. For teens in grades 7-12.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film Fly Me to the Moon.

Mon, Jul 21, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us for a teen UNO tournament to compete for the winning prize. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Purrfect Perler Glasses Holder
This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. July Spotlight: Seashell Frames. For teens in grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Thu, Jul 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - 4th Floor Forum
Purrfect Perler Glasses Holder
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Library Plaza
Des Plaines Public Library is teaming up with "Clean Up Give Back" to clean up garbage around the library.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Learn how to choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds.

Rescheduled
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, August 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
No experience necessary! Come join us for our second Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and compete to solve the same mystery jigsaw puzzle in a team of your own - or we will add you to one!

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Hilary Ann Feldman performs songs from Hollywood and Broadway with piano accompaniment.

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A 20's and 30's event. Must be 21+.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Are you or your best friend an LGBTQ teen? Join us and show your support as we watch movies, play games and interact about topics that support the LGBTQ youth. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Meet fellow board gamers! Play our games or bring your own.

Fri, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 8:10pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Think you got what it takes to be a Mario Kart Champion?! Join us and other competitive gamers for an exciting competition where there only be 3 winners!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 12:00am

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frisbie Senior Center
A library staff member will lead a book discussion at the Frisbie Senior Center. Books are available at the 3rd floor Readers Services desk two months in advance.

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
***For grades 7th-12th Join us for a back-to-school ice cream social, with a topping bar!

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the ACT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.

Sat, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of a feature length film.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Learn the art and craft of creating more complex and dynamic dialogue.

Thu, Aug 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.