Meet the folk musician Chris Vallillo ahead of his afternoon performance on Saturday, February 22nd at 1PM! Hear about his research and the details that inspired his musical pieces for this project and see the “Journey to Freedom- Illinois’ Underground Railroad” exhibit while you’re at the Library. Chris Vallillo is a singer/songwriter, and roots musician […]
Local Author and Historian, Dale Maley will present his research on the progression of the Underground Railroad through Livingston County, IL focusing on stories of the route from west of Fairbury, IL to Ottawa, IL. Dale is the President of the Livingston County Historical Society and Vice-President of the Fairbury Echoes Museum. Dale is an […]
Pontiac Tourism, in partnership with the Pontiac Public Library, has brought a new traveling exhibit, “Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad” to Pontiac! See this new exhibit for yourself from January 31st to March 5th, 2025 during regular business hours at the Pontiac Public Library. This exhibit highlights the stories of freedom seekers and the […]