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The Illinois State Society (ILSS) is an active non-partisan, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the history, culture, commerce, sports and social traditions of Illinois in the Nation's Capitol.
With a welcoming and open membership along with a robust calendar of social networking, educational and volunteer activities throughout the year, The ILSS has a proud heritage since 1854 of being the oldest and first state society in Washington, D.C. |
"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships..."
- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Illinois State Society Member
From The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, “Letter to Joseph Gillespie” (July 13, 1849), p. 57.
"...For more than a quarter century I have lived among you, and during all that time I have received nothing but kindness at your hands..."
- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, on leaving Illinois to Washington, D.C.
From the Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois. February 12, 1861. Departure of Mr. Lincoln - Parting Address
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