Do you have your Halloween costume yet? Check out these photos of a young boy admiring his Halloween costume from 1951. Unspecified location, Central Illinois, McLean County Museum of History. #halloween #costume #localhistory

Today, we're looking a bit south at Belleville, Illinois! Candy Corn was popularized by the Goelitz Candy Company (now called Jelly Belly) in 1898. The candy was originally marketed during harvest months as "chicken feed." #Halloween #candycorn #localhistory

New snippet of our film from Rich Saal. One of the commonalities among farmers is their abiding respect for family legacy, recognizing their spot in the timeline that began when their ancestors first claimed stake in the land that they've also put their life into. Watch below.

Coming to University of Illinois Springfield Sangamon Experience Nov. 7 — “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley.” More to come from FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

Happy Halloween! Still needing a costume? Use one of our Soil & Soul inspired looks! Soil & Soul opens in one week! #halloween #soilandsoul #sangamonexperience #farming

Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead or All Souls' Day) is a traditional Mexican Catholic holiday remembering loved ones who have passed away. The celebration lasts two days and is rich with symbolism, traditions, food, and family. #diadelosmuertos

A sneak peek of Soil & Soul 😍 Installation began on Wednesday, and we can't wait to see the exhibit come together! We hope you'll visit Soil & Soul, opening November 7th. #museum #sangamonexperience #soilandsoul

It's time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time was implemented in the United States in 1918 to conserve energy during World War I. It is a popular myth that Daylight Saving was originally designed for farmers, but most farmers feel that changing the clocks disrupts natural rhythms.

We have been OBSESSED with Rich Saal's farm photos lately! View stunning imagery, learn about farm culture, and hear stories at Soil & Soul. Along with the opening of our physical exhibit on Thursday, the Sangamon Experience will be launching a website with even MORE content.

It is easy for us to get caught up in crazy headlines and important decisions. However, we should not let those things steer our attention away from state and local elections as well. Your vote matters, especially on the smallest level!

Check out a new documentary & exhibit reflecting on agriculture's challenges and triumphs at the University of Illinois Springfield. “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley" opens this week and showcases the rich histories of 10 local farmers: bit.ly/3YPXeSw #FWN

Soil & Soul opens TOMORROW! #locahistory #farming

TODAYS THE DAY!

#UISedu’s Sangamon Experience premiered the documentary “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley” tonight, sharing the stories of 10 people who have dedicated their lives to farming. A new exhibit profiling the farmers and history of the region also opened. 🌾 #SoilAndSoul

Wow! Our opening event was a total success! Photos will be coming soon, but until then the Sangamon Experience wants to say THANK YOU! UnitedCommunityBank University of Illinois Springfield, Rich Saal, Noah Sabich, our donors, our our visitors, and followers: thank you for making this happen!

To those who have served or are serving, thank you for your sacrifices. How has the service impacted your life in Central Illinois? #veteransday

A photo of the packed house at UIS from our film premier last week - and 103 year old farmer Harvey Bettis with Rich and me. What a cool experience. Sangamon Experience Rich Saal

The Sangamon Experience reflected on why we are thankful for local history. How can you put that into action? Here are 3 ways to show your gratitude for local history:

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sangamon Experience! Give thanks to the land you live upon, especially the beautiful region of Central Illinois. #thanksgiving #centralillinois

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