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Volunteer!

If you would like to volunteer at any of the below Springfield State Historic sites, please contact Lauren Gleason, Volunteer Coordinator at lauren.gleason@illinois.gov or 217-720-7509!

  • The Dana-Thomas House
  • The Vachel Lindsay Home
  • The Illinois Governor’s Mansion
  • The Lincoln-Herndon Law Office
  • The Old State Capitol
  • The Lincoln Tomb

Many of the state’s historic sites have support groups that help organize events, provide tours, and raise money.

  • Albany Mounds
    Friends of Albany Mounds
    Jim Rutenbeck, President
    Phone: 309-887-4865
  • Cahokia Mounds
    Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
    Lori Belknap, Executive Director
    Phone: 618-344-7316
    Email: Cahokia Mounds
  • Ft. de Chartres
    Les Amis
    Jennifer Duensing, Vice President

Illinois History Day

Illinois History Day, an affiliate of National History Day and proudly sponsored by the Illinois State Museum, is a 6th-12th grade project-based learning program and research contest designed to enhance the teaching and learning of history. Each year the Illinois State Museum recruits Judges for the Illinois History Day state contest. Judges are volunteer community members who provide positive and constructive feedback to assist students in further developing their historical research and project skills. 

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State Historic Preservation Office
(Preservation Services)
IDNR-One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
(217) 782-4836

Historic Sites
DNR-One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL. 62702-1271
(217) 782-6302

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