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Civil War
Civil Wars in Illinois Churches, Famous Illinoisians with Civil War Ties, Illinois Civil War Veterans Database, Illinois during the Civil War, Illinois in the Civil War
Organizations
Chicago Historical Society, Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society, Illinois Heritage Association, Illinois State Historical Society, Society Hill: Illinois Societies
A Brief Sketch of Working People's History in
Article by Robert D. Sampson covers the history of organized labor in Illinois 1819-present, includes references to the Pullman strike, Haymarket, Mother Jones and the Wobblies, and three recent labor disputes in Decatur.
Chronology of Illinois History
Details in table form major dates in Illinois history from 10,0000 BC to 1999.
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
collecting, preserving, and interpreting the historical heritage and culture of the state of Illinois
Illinois History Pages
Courtesy of Infobahn Outfitters.
Illinois History Resource Page
A webliography of links to topics including the state's symbol and song, government information, genealogy, Chicago, Lincoln, Native Americans, the state's educational/historical/cultural institutions, and special topics. Compliled by the Assistant Director of the Illinois State Archive.
Illinois Labor History Society
Promotes the study and appreciation of the contribution made by the working people of Illinois to the betterment of life and liberty in a democratic society.
Illinois Maps
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.
Illinois State Museum
Fine art, anthropology, and natural history come together.
Joseph Bowman's Company Illinois Regiment 177
Educational group that teaches about the state's part in the War for Independance 1775-1784. Includes calendar and locations of living history events, photo gallery, and historic articles.
Lewis and Clark Illinois
Celebrates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the role the state played. Features a newsletter, historic sites to visit, and a calendar of events.
Protestant Exiles from Madeira in Illinois
A group of religious exiles from Madeira (Portuguese islands off the coast of Morocco) settled in Illinois in the 1850s. This website chronicles this episode and identifies some place names of probable Portuguese origin.
The Page of Everything Frith
Profiles the life and crimes of Thurman Kingsbury Thriff, who was convicted for two murders in 1978.
The Underground Railroad in Illinois
Order form, chapter overviews, and author information for this book with photographs, drawings, maps, biographical sketches, and educational activities.