Tara McClellan McAndrew Saturday, July 10, 12-2pm The Sly Fox Bookstore, Virden Tuesday, July 13, 7pm Barnes and Noble Booksellers Veterans Parkway, Springfield Free

Local history

Did slaves escape through Springfield? What Oscarwinning megastar has family roots in Springfield?

Who sold pieces of Lincoln’s home and yard -- for less than a dollar? Hear answers to these and other questions on July 13 as local historian and award-winning author Tara McClellan McAndrew talks about Springfield history and signs her new book Stories of Springfield: Life in Lincoln’s Town at Barnes and Noble. Other book signings are July 10 in Virden and July 24 from 12-2 p.m. at Prairie Trader Gift Shop at 113 N. Sixth St.