Maroa native and author Mike Pope brings “How a Small Town Remembers Itself” to the Macon County History Museum

Who remembers the people who made a small town feel like home? Maroa native and author Mike Pope brings “How a Small Town Remembers Itself” to the Macon County History Museum on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central. The 45–60 minute program combines brief readings from Maroa Stories with an audience conversation about the places, nicknames and ordinary moments that often disappear from the written record. Participants will explore a simple way to capture family and community memories for the next generation. Pope is the founder of Pope Studios and spent 22 years in public education. Copies of Maroa Stories will be available for purchase.

Macon County History Museum, 5580 North Fork Road, Decatur, IL 62521, USA