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On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the Clark County Historical Society at the Heritage Center held a virtual program to share images, sounds, and stories from the archives of the January 1978 Blizzard and to encourage people to share their own memories from the historic event that happened forty-three years ago.Clark County has seen its share of major snowstorms. On January 26, 1978 a blizzard like no other howled across Springfield, the entire state, and much of the midwest. Many were stranded at home, at work, or other places and people were without food, were worried about medical care, and were scared as it was the biggest storm anyone had seen.This recording features images from the special section put out by the Springfield News-Sun a month after the storm and excerpts from Smilin' Bob Yontz's recordings from WBLY following the storm as he and others at the station stayed on the air for more than 60 hours to give directions about what to do (stay put!), provide contact numbers for food and donations, connect people, and help however they could. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Monday! A new colorful puzzle to try!This colorful quilt was made for Mary Ellen Rader Adams, whose five sisters pieced together the quilt using a wide variety of fabrics from her trousseau (or dowry). The wild unpatterned style known as “crazy quilts” were popular in the 1800s. They featured exotic fabrics and embellishments such as buttons, beads, ribbons, and embroidery and were labor intensive, but free flowing and creative. One of Mary Ellen’s sisters, Susan, was married to Harry L. Rockfield was the proprietor of the Arcade Hotel from 1896-1910. The quilt includes a silk menu from the 1883 grand opening of the hotel. ... See MoreSee Less

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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr.January 15 marked what would have been Martin Luther King Jr's 87th birthday. Today is the observed holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. King. One way many honor his legacy is by bettering ourselves and the community through reflection and action.The impact of his death in April 1968 was felt around the world and in Springfield many churches held services so that the community could mourn, remember, and celebrate his legacy together. Here is a program from our archives for a community memorial service held at St. Raphael's a few days after his death.#MLKDay ... See MoreSee Less

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