Haunted Canal Boat Tours in October!
Enjoy a refreshing beverage with friends on a spooky ride up the I&M Canal on one of our Haunted Canal Boat Tours, Friday & Saturday October 23rd & 24th.
Dinner & a little history: Female Spies of the South
Professor Amanda Fesperman speaks on Female Spies of the South
Thursday, October 15th at 6PM.
Public Landing Restaurant, 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441
2015 River Rendezvous Recap!
The rain was falling heavily Saturday morning as the British legionaries emerged from their tents in Columbia Woods along the Des Plaines River where they had camped since Thursday. On Friday over 1,000 fourth through sixth grade students had been there, rushing from tent to tent; shopping, eating, playing and taking in the sights and sounds of colonial life at A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous.
A River Thru History this weekend!
Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous in Willow Springs this weekend!
Saturday, September 12 • 10am – 5pm
Sunday, September 13 • 10am – 4pm
Richard Bangs & Orbitz visit the I&M Canal National Heritage Area!
Check out this amazing video shot by world traveller, Richard Bangs, on his visit to the LaSalle Canal Boat & Starved Rock State Park!
Dinner & a Little History with Gary Mechanic
Lock 16 Center, LaSalle, IL • Thursday, September 17 at 5:30pm
Come for a delicious pot roast or French chicken dinner with fellow history enthusiasts as we listen to renowned storyteller Gary Mechanic at the Lock 16 Center in LaSalle on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30pm. Gary will regale guests with tales of early Chicagoan and I&M Canal icon, Gurdon Hubbard.
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