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June 5, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Fridays | 12:00pm

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
426 S. 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 789-2360

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History Cooks is presented by Lincoln Land Community College Culinary Institute.

History Cooks is back for another season.  Watch cooking demonstrations and sample recipes from another era

Our theme for 2026 is Route 66 and food along the way.  
June 5  Chicago Italian Beef ,  Kim Carter.  
June 12 Springfield Horseshoe,  Ty Bergman
June 19  Springfield Chili,  David Radwine  
June 26  Springfield BBQ,  Dee Clay
July 3  St Louis Gooey Butter Cake, Stephanie Warren 
July 10  Southern Fried Catfish Lebanon Missouri, Lakesha Jackson
July 17 Brisket Shamrock Texas,  Howard Seidel
July 24 Chicken Fried Steak Tulsa Ok, Channing Fullaway
July 31  Blue Corn Enchilada Santa Fe New Mexico,  Kevin Sullivan
August 7 Pot Roast Skillet Needles, Jaymie  Williams

Upcoming Events at  Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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