Museum Conversations: The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolutions
Thursday, June 25, 2026 in the Giant Screen Theater
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Conversation begins at 6 p.m., Reception at 7:30 p.m.

In conjunction with current exhibition The Promise of Liberty, the Peoria Riverfront Museum is thrilled to welcome Dr. Christopher Brown, a professor at Columbia University, NY, and a historian that has been featured in Ken Burns' newest documentary The American Revolution.

 In partnership with Illinois Humanities
The Prairie State and the Promise of America | Free Day!
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

A live conversation exploring how Illinois communities have shaped – and continue to shape – the American Promise.

In partnership with Illinois Humanities, the Peoria Riverfront Museum is proud to present a celebration of Illinois, and its role in shaping American history on the 250th anniversary of the day that the Declaration of Independence was read to the public for the very first time.