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 They partnered with the Illinois
Association of Museums to launch the “Story of Illinois” website,
featuring objects from the ISM Illinois Legacy Collection, as well
as collections from other museums across the state that help bring
the state’s heritage to life.
“The collections from museums in Illinois help tell the unique story
of Illinois, from statehood 200 years ago and beyond,” said Illinois
State Museum Interim Director Robert Sill. “The new ‘Story of
Illinois’ website will allow anyone to go online and sample some of
the best of Illinois history, art, culture, and science.”
The new website, built by the ISM, previews some objects that will
be on display in the “Bicentennial and Beyond: The Illinois Legacy
Collection” exhibition, which will open at the Illinois State Museum
in Springfield on June 30.
“You will find some rare, quirky, and beautiful objects on the
website, such as the Lone Ranger’s saddle used by Brace Beemer from
the Wabash County Museum, a ceremonial war club used by the
Potawatomi Indians from the Chicago History Museum, a painting by
Illinois native and American Impressionist Ivan Summers from the
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, and a photoelectric relay used at
the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34,” said
Illinois Association of Museums President Karen Everingham. “Each
item has its own story to tell.”
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While Illinois became a state 200 years ago, the collections held
by Illinois museums help tell a story of Illinois dating back approximately 500
million years. From animals, fish, insects and plants to minerals, jewels,
paintings, manuscripts, stone tools and fossils – the “Story of Illinois”
website will feature some of the best artifacts and treasures from the
collections of the participating museums.
Objects will be added to the website regularly during the celebration of the
Illinois Bicentennial this year and promoted through the ISM Facebook page.
Find the website at this link:
http://story.illinoisstatemuseum.org
For more information on the Illinois Association of Museums:
http://www.illinoismuseums.org
For more information on the collections, programs and exhibitions of the
Illinois State Museum:
www.illinoisstatemuseum.org
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