Tuesdays at Ten | The Egyptian Trail

Early Roadways in Champaign County

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.

This summer, we'll celebrate our library’s 150th anniversary during Tuesdays at Ten with a dive into library and local history. We have a lineup of experts ready to share stories, old and new.

The Egyptian Trail was one of a handful of named auto trails in east-central Illinois created by “good roads” advocates in the early 20th century. It ran the length of Illinois from Chicago to Cairo, but this talk will focus on its promotion, creation, and location in Champaign County.

About the Presenter:  Rick D. Williams is a local historian, writer, and retired educator. His work has focused on churches and schools in Champaign-Urbana, rural churches and other historic sites in Champaign County, and local history driving tours. He lives in Mahomet.

Tuesdays at Ten | Summer 2026

• June 2, Libraries: Global Reach - Local Touch
• June 9, The History of Children's Literature
• June 16, Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
• June 23, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Champaign
• June 30, Learn Your Story: Researching and Resources
  
  
• July 7, The Egyptian Trail: Early Roadways in Champaign County
• July 14, History of Libraries in the CU Area
• July 21, From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920's
• July 28, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Urbana

Adults | Social, Presentation, Discussion

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