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September 2019
Mules, Mansion & Mimosa Boat Tour
Combine an afternoon brunch at Lock 16 Café, a historic 1-hour mule pulled boat ride on the I&M Canal Boat, and a 1-hour tour of the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion. Start your tour by taking a step back to 1848…
Find out more »A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River at "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 7 and 8, 2019…
Find out more »Midewin Bike Share Ribbon Cutting
To RSVP Email programs@iandmcanal.org or call (815)220-1848x1838
Find out more »October 2019
Lincoln Days on the I&M Canal
Celebrate the day that Abraham Lincoln & his family were on LaSalle-Peru with Mary Todd Lincoln as she hosts this very special canal boat tour! Climb aboard a replica 19th Century canal boat and step back in time to 1848.…
Find out more »Lock 16’s Harvest Afternoon Tea
Join us for at the Lock 16 Cafe for a Fall themed Afternoon Tea! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Fall themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16 Cafe you will spend time relaxing with friends, or…
Find out more »I&M Canal Junior Ranger Day
Join the Canal Corridor Association & Pullman National Monument event you to join us on Saturday October 12th 9-5pm to explore, learn, and protect the I&M Canal National Heritage Area as a Junior Ranger! The National Park Service Junior Ranger…
Find out more »November 2019
Bison Day on the I&M Canal
Celebrate National Bison Day, on Saturday November 2nd 2019, at the I&M Canal Boat! The I&M Canal Boat mules, Larry & Moe, will celebrate National Bison day by dressing up as bison! Come take a selfie with Larry & Moe…
Find out more »7th Annual Canal Alliance Congress
The Canal Corridor Association invites you to: The 7th Annual Canal Alliance Congress Wednesday November 6th 2019, 8:30am-4:30pm at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 South Walnut Lane Channahon, IL 60410 The annual Canal Alliance Congress is a gathering of…
Find out more »Lockport Dinner Lecture: Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike
Join us on Thursday November 14th 2019, 6pm - 8:30pm, for an entertaining evening at the beautiful, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport, IL, with National Park Ranger Sue Bennett and her presentation Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike. The local…
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