In celebration of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting Black History Nights at the Old State Capitol. The program is free and open to the public. Each week will have different topic. Presentations will be at 5pm, 5:45pm, & 6:30pm
The February 21st presentation will be author Dave Joens discussing From Slave to State Legislator: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' First African American Lawmaker