Name:
"The Power of Song in Democracy - Special Concert by Chris Valillo
Date:
May 23, 2026
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Popular music has always been a powerful tool to shape opinion and share the news of the day. It is built into the DNA of our democracy. The Washington Historical Society invites the public to join us for this free concert at the Connect Event Center to hear Central Illinois music artist Chris Valillo perform a wide variety of music spanning our nation's history. He will share music, history, and the back stories that shaped the course of our nation
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