A Program to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence and the Declaration of Independence: The Unfinished Revolution
Apr 15, 2026 6:00 pm CST
- Sponsor
- Midland Authors and the UIC Chapter of the State University Annuitants Association
- Speaker
- Milton Nieuwsma, Ann Lousin, Dorene Wiese, and Marlene Targ Brill
6 p.m. A tour of the University of Illinois Chicago's special collections of historical documents.
6:30 p.m. A reception.
7 p.m. The program.
Chaired by UIC Professor Emeritus Dick Simpson.
Panelists:
Milton Nieuwsma, an Emmy Ward-winning documentary writer and producer, on "inventing America: Conversations with the Founders."
Ann Lousin, UIC law professor, on "Thomas Paine."
Dorene Wiese, Illinois America 250 Commission commissioner, on "Broken Treaties With Illinois Tribes Over 150 Years."
Marlene Targ Brill, author, on "Jane Addams' Contributions to Continuing the American Revolution."
Registration for the in-person event is required by email to Debbie Matthews: debmatt18@gmail.com