Join the Academy of Lifelong Learning this Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Thorne Deuel Auditorium at the Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. Our state historian, Dr. Samuel Wheeler, will present “Two Centuries to Celebrate: Illinois at the Bicentennial,” which focuses on the ways our state has celebrated milestone anniversaries from statehood in 1818 through the centennial in 1918, as well as the sesquicentennial in 1968. He will discuss the ongoing bicentennial celebration plans and will help us remember what makes our state unique, which events are truly worthy of celebration and the many Illinoisans who are worthy of admiration.

The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.