Events Search and Views Navigation
February 2019
The 1836 Event
Established in 1836, Lockport played a significant part in the success and establishment of Chicago. Join us in celebrating our great City of Lockport! We are pleased to announce Main Street Lockport’s 28th annual 1836 Event, to be held on…
Find out more »March 2019
Dinner Lecture: Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the beautiful, historic Public Landing Restaurant with presenter Jeanne Schultz Angel and her presentation "Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois". Prior to 1920, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in…
Find out more »Irish Afternoon Tea
Join us for at the Lock 16 Cafe & I&M Canal Visitor Center for an Irish themed Afternoon Tea! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Irish themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16's Vintage Room you…
Find out more »April 2019
24th Annual I&M Canal Boat Captain’s Luncheon Benefit
The Canal Corridor Association is hosting its 24th Annual Boat Captain's Luncheon Benefit on Friday April 5th 2019 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Union League Club in Chicago. This years Boat Captain's Luncheon we will be honoring Mayor Steven Streit of Lockport,…
Find out more »Easter Afternoon Tea
Join us for at the Lock 16 Cafe & I&M Canal Visitor Center for an Easter Afternoon Tea! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Easter themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you will…
Find out more »Dinner Lecture: Marshall Field’s and Chicago
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the beautiful, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport, IL, with presenter Sarah Sullivan and her presentation Marshall Field’s and Chicago. For over 150 years, Marshall Field and Company was Chicago’s store, run by the most…
Find out more »2019 I&M Canal Clean Up!
Spring Cleaning on the I&M Canal Trail! April 22, 2019 - April 28, 2019 The Canal Corridor Association is coordinating a canal-wide cleanup on Monday, April 22nd to Sunday April 28th. All interested volunteers should contact Mara Moore, the Programs Coordinator at the…
Find out more »May 2019
Mother’s Day I&M Canal Boat Tour
The I&M Canal Boat offers a unique experience. Travel back in time to 1848 on the replica-packet boat “The Volunteer” at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Treat Mom to a special day and enjoy your adventure on the historic I&M Canal.…
Find out more »June 2019
Father’s Day I&M Canal Boat Tour
The I&M Canal Boat offers a unique experience. Travel back in time to 1848 on the replica-packet boat “The Volunteer” at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Treat Dad to a special day and enjoy your adventure on the historic I&M…
Find out more »CANCELED: Discovery of Chicago Bus Tour
The Discovery of Chicago Bus Tour has been canceled! Enhance your knowledge of Chicago, and the I&M Canal’s, origins on the “Discovery of Chicago” bus tour. Join us for a historic tour of early Chicago presented by Friends of…
Find out more »