Edward Coles: The Governor Who Saved Illinois From Becoming A Slave State

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Instructor:
Charles Titus
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location:
Charleston carnegie public library (Rotary AB Room)
6th st and van buren ave
Charleston, il 61920
Program Description:
Join us for an engaging 1-hour program that delves into the pivotal role governor edward coles played in preventing the legalization of slavery in illinois. Learn how his leadership and advocacy helped shape the state’s early identity and preserved its free-state status.
Cost: members $5; non-members $10
Registration is required prior to event
Register by November 17, 2025
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