April 7th, 2020- The Illinois State Museum has announced a new collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations.
The project is called Share your Story: Illinois in the COVID-19 Pandemic collecting initiative.
ISM is requesting personal stories, written works, artwork, photos, or photos of objects from the people of Illinois to document life during the pandemic. The Museum is collecting residents’ submissions for preservation in its digital archive via its new online tool at https://bit.ly/347wTle.
“As history is unfolding before our eyes, the Museum is committed to documenting the experiences of the people of this state,” said Illinois State Museum Curator of History, Erika Holst. “We want to hear from everyone. We’re all in this together, and everyone’s story is important. Whether you’re homeschooling your kids, a doctor on the front lines, or having to cancel your graduation party, we want to hear how your life has been affected by the COVID-19.”
Illinois residents can learn more about the initiative at https://bit.ly/2xLuUqE.
