The Illinois America 250 Commission, in partnership with the Illinois Office of Tourism, is developing a statewide site to historic sites, museums, and monuments that reflect the rich and diverse ways Illinoisians have brought the ideals of the Declaration of Independence to life.
Illinois’ contributions to the American story began long before 1776 and will continue well beyond this anniversary. Sites are organized into four Illinois America 250 themes: American Revolution, We the People, Power of Place, Doing History