August 22, 2018
Samuel Wheeler, Ph.D. is the tenth state historian in Illinois History
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What is Constitution Day in Illinois?
On August 26th, the Illinois Bicentennial Commission is sponsoring special events throughout the state to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Illinois’s first constitution. Motorcycle enthusiasts, for instance, will travel along historic Route 66 through Pontiac, Lexington, and Lincoln, before they arrive in Springfield for the dedication of the new Illinois Bicentennial Plaza. While you’re celebrating Constitution Day, don’t forget to reflect on Illinois’s own journey.