The presentation, Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture, will take place on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at the 611 E. Third St, Sterling, IL, at 2 pm. Pigs offer culinary delight and potential medical advances, but also create some challenges. Join Clampitt in exploring the topic of pigs, which is as far-ranging as pigs themselves.
This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois, sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations. The program enables local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities.
Cynthia believes there are few things more rewarding in life than sharing important information with interested people. Her journey as a Road Scholar has made it possible to do exactly this all across Illinois. She enjoys sharing the excitement and sense of connection created through a shared experience, especially about food history!
“Wild Boar to Baconfest” will take place Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at 2 pm, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third St., Sterling, IL. The event is free and open to all audiences. For more information, please visit Sterlingpubliclibrary.org or contact Ben Knapp, ben.knapp@sterlingpubliclibrary.org, or at 815-625-1370.
About Sterling Public Library and the Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society
The Sterling Public Library has been a pillar of the community since before its Carnegie building was erected in 1904. Providing information to the community in every form available. The Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society has partnered with the Sterling Public Library to fulfill a major role of their mission, which is to “…encourage, assist and promote the education of citizens and visitors to our community about our history and its heritage”.
About Illinois Humanities
Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that spark conversation, foster reflection, build community, and strengthen civic engagement for everyone in Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities and are supported by state, federal, and private funds. Stay connected with Illinois Humanities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn @ILHumanities.
