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2026 History Makers Gala

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June 17th at 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Brown Ballroom, Illinois State University Bone Student Center, 200 N University St, Normal, IL 61761

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The 2026 History Makers Gala will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Illinois State University's Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Each year, the History Makers Gala recognizes long-standing residents whose outstanding contributions of time and talents have helped to make McLean County a better place to live. The Gala dinner & program celebrates the honorees and their service to the community. This year's honorees are Melinda Fischer, John McIntyre, Feli Sebastian, and Camille & Art Taylor.

Please join us to celebrate our History Makers, gathered in community, with an evening of connection, comradery, and good food. All proceeds support the Museum's free and subsidized educational programs.

Ticket registration for the 2026 History Makers Gala is now closed. Please direct questions or inquiries to the Development staff at (309) 827-0428 or by clicking here.

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The 2026 History Makers Gala will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Illinois State University's Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Each year, the History Makers Gala recognizes long-standing residents whose outstanding contributions of time and talents have helped to make McLean County a better place to live. The Gala dinner & program celebrates the honorees and their service to the community. This year's honorees are Melinda Fischer, John McIntyre, Feli Sebastian, and Camille & Art Taylor.

Please join us to celebrate our History Makers, gathered in community, with an evening of connection, comradery, and good food. All proceeds support the Museum's free and subsidized educational programs.

Ticket registration for the 2026 History Makers Gala is now closed. Please direct questions or inquiries to the Development staff at (309) 827-0428 or by clicking here.