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Illinois Women’s History Trail

Anytime
IL

Less than 30 minutes

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Illinois State Museum

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Free

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Check out the Illinois State Museum’s new website In Her Footsteps: Women’s History Trail to explore the lives of 13 extraordinary Illinois women with an interactive map showing Illinois landmarks associated with each woman, as well as short biographies and additional resources including books, articles, and videos. Take a road trip across Illinois and visit sites associated with each woman.

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Solo Activity, Virtual

Level:

beginner-friendly

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