“How White Men Found Chicago” by Gary Mechanic January 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | No charge The location of Chicago begins appearing on European maps in the late 17th Century. French and other European explorers, traders and missionaries…
Lock 16 Center in La Salle: New look for a new year! With the new year, comes the opportunity to present a fresh face to the return visitors, and an exciting new experience for our first time guests. The Canal Corridor…
WTTW: The I&M Canal featured on “Ask Geoffrey” segment of Chicago Tonight! On Wednesday night, Chicago’s PBS Channel WTTW aired a wonderful, 3.5 minute segment on the history of the Illinois & Michigan Canal during “Ask Geoffrey,” a section of the…
Come for a delicious buffet dinner with fellow history enthusiasts at the Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport on Thursday, December 3 at 6:00pm. Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar, Bill Iseminger will discuss ancient America’s methods for telling time. Humans have been measuring…
On Thanksgiving… we give thanks. On Black Friday… we shop. On Giving Tuesday, we give back! #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to supporting the causes that move us, and celebrates the charitable activities that fund nonprofit organizations. CLICK HERE TO DONATE…
Dr. Eileen McMahon, Professor of History at Lewis University, will discuss the Irish canal digger communities along the canal after a delicious dinner with fellow history enthusiasts at the Lock 16 Center in La Salle on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30pm.…
La Salle Silhouette installed in downtown La Salle! On Friday, October 9th, a group of canal enthusiasts, history buffs, and curious passerbys gathered at the corner of First and Joliet Streets in downtown La Salle to witness the unveiling of the…
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.
