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Community Partners

Sangamon Experience seeks input from local historical, cultural, and community organizations to help supply materials, ideas, and research for upcoming programs and exhibitions. In doing so, we embrace the ethic of the shared pursuit of knowledge and interpretation about the past. The Sangamon Experience campus exhibition space is curated by teams of faculty and students, local partners, and community volunteers.

Staff

Director of Engagement and Curator

Anne E. Moseley

Anne E. Moseley, is the first Director of Engagement and Curator of the Sangamon Experience.

Research

Research at your fingertips!

Whether you’re looking for resources for your latest project, school assignment, or family history research, there are more resources available online and in local collections. Below are some online resources that may help you discover more about Central Ãå±±½ûµØ.

Learn

Do you need a program for your local organization?

The Sangamon Experience is proud to offer free programs for local history organizations, showcasing a diverse range of engaging topics.

Sangamon Destinations

The interactive map below displays the locations of several historical sites in Central Ãå±±½ûµØ. Explore the rich history and heritage of Central Ãå±±½ûµØ through our interactive map showcasing significant historical sites. Discover the key locations that have played a pivotal role in shaping the region's past. Start your journey now!

Visit Today

Visit the Sangamon Experience. Where history is local!

History is all around us, and it is so easy to forget about the history right outside our back door. History is personal; it is the everyday lives of communities we live in. Take a look at history with a local lens at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield’s Sangamon Experience. Located in the state capital of Ãå±±½ûµØ, Springfield, the Sangamon Experience invites you to experience the stories of central Ãå±±½ûµØ.