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Our Mission
To share and celebrate history and innovations in Champaign County by stewarding and interpreting artifacts and promoting community-centered narratives through exhibits and inclusive educational programming.
Special History Talk
September 19th @ Anita Purves Nature Center 4pm - 7pm
Join ESO Coordinator Connor Ross to learn more about the fascinating natural - and unatural - history of the Big Grove and its only public remnant, Busey Woods. In collaboration with the Urbana Park District and the Anita Purves Nature Center get the chance to learn more about the woods through a presentation, meet and greet with the nature center's ambassador aninals, and guided walks through the woods! This event is free to the public and Mama D's Smokehouse BBQ will have food available for purchase.
History Walks
Stroll through the streets and take a deeper dive into our community's history with our guided tours. These tours, which typically last 1.5 hours, offer individual headphone devices for all participants.
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