About this event
Illinois Road Scholar Clifton Jackson presents the little-known history of Eldorado, Illinois — uncovering the story of Jefferson Douglas Alston, a formerly enslaved man who founded a school, and the chain of events that followed including violence and intervention from the Illinois governor. Explores how one town's past reflects larger, often overlooked chapters of American history. Free admission, recommended for ages 16 and up. RSVP encouraged.