The Nature of Freedom: A Literary Commemoration of Juneteenth
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Thursday June 18th, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Location
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum 212 N Sixth St
Springfield, IL 62701
212 North 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701, USA Springfield IL 67201
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Joe Crain
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Description
The Nature of Freedom: A Literary Commemoration of Juneteenth is a readers theater piece; a style of theater in which the actors present the script without costumes, scenery, or special lighting. Actors use only scripts and vocal expression to help the audience understand and follow the story. Sources are cited throughout the 30-minute act and include: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Maya Angelou, Robert Smalls, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Henry Bibb. The play is directed by Reggie Guyton, with script by Ed MacMurdo.
This special presentation will take place on Wednesday evening, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the ALPLM Union Theater. The program is free to attend but advance registration is required.
There are additional opportunities for you to experience this inspiring production.
Thursday, June 11, at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, June 19, at 12:00 p.m.
The daytime performances are included with your regular museum admission.
Printed courtesy of www.gscc.org/ – Contact the The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for more information.
501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62701 – (217) 525-1173 – receptiondesk@gscc.org