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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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UPDATED 6-17-226 at 11:16 a.m.

Due to severe weather in our region today, the 2026 History Makers Gala will now be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Doors will open at 5:30 and the program will start at 6:15 p.m. in Illinois State University’s Brown Ballroom.

This decision was not made lightly. Museum staff are working to notify all attendees via email, phone calls, the local media, social media, and here on our website at mchistory.org.

The Museum, located at 200 N. Main St. in Bloomington, Illinois, will also close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, but close at 3 p.m. so our staff can attend the Gala.

Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds.  If you or one of your guests are unable to attend, you may send someone else. They would simply look for your name or the guests' name at check-in. If someone else is attending, please email and let us know at development @mchistory.org.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 309-827-0428 ext. 104 or email development@mchistory.org.

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.

We hope you'll 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.

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UPDATED 6-17-226 at 11:16 a.m.

Due to severe weather in our region today, the 2026 History Makers Gala will now be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Doors will open at 5:30 and the program will start at 6:15 p.m. in Illinois State University’s Brown Ballroom.

This decision was not made lightly. Museum staff are working to notify all attendees via email, phone calls, the local media, social media, and here on our website at mchistory.org.

The Museum, located at 200 N. Main St. in Bloomington, Illinois, will also close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, but close at 3 p.m. so our staff can attend the Gala.

Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds.  If you or one of your guests are unable to attend, you may send someone else. They would simply look for your name or the guests' name at check-in. If someone else is attending, please email and let us know at development @mchistory.org.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 309-827-0428 ext. 104 or email development@mchistory.org.

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.

We hope you'll 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.