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.
Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous in Willow Springs this weekend!
Saturday, September 12 • 10am – 5pm
Sunday, September 13 • 10am – 4pm
Check out this amazing video shot by world traveller, Richard Bangs, on his visit to the LaSalle Canal Boat & Starved Rock State Park!
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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