SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Museum is inviting residents from across the state to share their family stories as part of a statewide effort to commemorate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
The museum is asking Illinoisans to share stories that have been told and retold within their families over time. According to the museum, all stories are welcome, whether they happened last week or 200 years ago, involve a major historical event or reflect an everyday moment.
The museum said possible topics include stories about when and why you or an ancestor first came to Illinois, memories describing what life was like "back then" for a family member, childhood stories often shared by a parent or grandparent, or stories about how family members met or fell in love.
Selected submissions may be featured in exhibitions, programs and social media as part of the museum's America 250 initiative.
For more information or to submit a story, visit the Illinois State Museum website.
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