The expert historian will take you to 5 unique stops along the I&M Canal National Heritage Area from Lockport to Ottawa. Experience the rich history of the canal towns, hear extraordinary stories, discover fun facts and enjoy the fall colors! $50 per person Register by 9/29/23 by
The Mazon Creek fossil beds are a conservation lagerstätte found near Morris, in Grundy County, Illinois. The fossils are preserved in ironstone concretions, formed approximately 309 million years ago in the mid-Pennsylvanian epoch of the Carboniferous period. Displays of Mazon Creek Fossils. Books on Mazon Creek Fossils
Run with the Nuns is a race through natural hills and picturesque scenery and Mount Assisi and the Mount Assisi Convent. This challenging all terrain course features a variety of surfaces from asphalt to grass. All participants will receive a race medal and a dry fit shirt.
Author Patricia Camalliere and Sister Jeanne Marie of The Franciscan Convent in Lemont will be speaking about the life of Mother Theresa Dudzik. In 1881, Chicago welcomed a young woman, Josephine Dudzik, and her family who had emigrated from Poland. They settled in the vicinity of
Chicago is rich in spooky tales and electrifyingly eerie hauntings. Immerse yourself in the eerie experiences, sinister stories, delicious drinks, and something certain to be sweet at the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. Celebrate the haunted season in an elegant fashion at the historic museum on
The Chicago Maritime Museum Third Friday lecture series on October 20th, presents a discussion on the development of the Underground Railroad. In the decades before the Civil War, several thousand freedom seekers travelled through Northeastern Illinois. This program outlines their stories and the range of encounters with
Sunday, October 22nd: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Come and take a spine-tingling journey aboard "The Volunteer" and listen to ghostly legends of our haunted canal towns. Are you brave enough to venture into the unknown? This exclusive tour welcomes guest storytellers, Gary & Susan Roy, as
Carter Corsello and Jeff Poundstone of the Grundy County Veterans Legacy Center and Museum have researched and summarized in a book the 38 WWI Gold Star Veterans of Grundy County. They will briefly tell their stories from what their research has uncovered. DUE TO FIRE AT
Mark your calendars for the annual CMMFestival Fundraiser on Thursday, October 26 starting at 6:00 p.m! Enjoy an evening of lively maritime presentations, shanty songs and generous giving, hosted by renowned maritime folk singer Tom Kastle and photographer Barry Butler. This year's theme, "All Hands on Deck,"
Are you one of the brave souls to seek out the underground of Dellwood Park? We dare you to attempt the Curse of the Bayou. This top rated haunted attraction has been hidden in the Canyons below the Hayride of Horror. The veil between the living and
Join us in a trip along the I&M Canal in our mule-powered, 1840s-replica Canal Boat. Your journey includes: a “Mule Tending 101” class in which you’ll meet Moe the Mule, interact with crew of period dressed guides, hear tales of the canal’s heyday and enjoy a 60-90
Located inside the infamous Joliet Correctional Center that closed in 2002, this immersive one-of-a-kind haunted house takes brave souls through the dark, abandoned halls of one of Chicagoland's most haunted buildings. With a rich history of disturbing stories, Chicagoans are invited inside The Old Joliet Haunted
Join St. James at Sag Cemetery for their second annual candlelit procession. Hear from saints and martyrs who "come to life." Full evening planned with games, food, ceili, and folk dancing! $2 hot dogs, saint costumes, bring a themed dessert or candy!
The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” by Kim Sigafus. Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois
Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water, is a one act, one person play written and performed by Jim Healy, in honor of the 350th anniversary of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River. Their four month voyage began May 17th,
The Utica American Legion Pierce Davis Post #731 Invites you to the 15th Annual Utica Veterans Parade/Air Show Noon Commencement & Introductions 1:00 p.m. Parade Complimentary Brunch for All Veterans at the Downtown Community Hall from 8:00 am to noon. TBM WWII Torpedo Bomber T-6 Marine Trainers
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 Canal Alliance Congress is back at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon, but with a different schedule – half-day planning for the second half of the 175th Anniversary of the Canal, and then time to celebrate all the great events, activities,
Join the folks at Sagawau Learning Center for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045.
Join the folks at the Little Red School for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day of the month. Then enjoy a bonfire. Ages 9 & up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
The 28th Annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off Thursday, November 16th. Please stop by the Museum to see all of the auction items and to purchase your raffle tickets. The auction is now live--go to Bid Lucky Auction to start bidding! This is the Museum's primary fund raiser
A fascinating performance looking back at the music of Barry Manilow. One of Brooklyn's most popular singer-songwriters whose songs took the charts by storm in the 1970's. The show includes a few hits that you probably never knew he wrote. Tickets can be purchased by check for
An engaging performance featuring the music of Neil Diamond and the stories that inspired the songs. This is a must for fans , an education to the uninitiated, this is a tribute show made with true respect for the music - and audience Tickets can be purchased
This year The Grundy County Historical Society will be hosting a bake sale the week-end before Thanksgiving--Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th. Stop by to purchase baked goods for your Thanksgiving meal.
Join authors Kevin Barron, Jason Berry, and Pat Camalliere as the Village of Lemont hosts the release of their book at the library to wrap up Lemont's 150th Anniversary Celebration. The open house will feature a book signing, a reading from the book, and refreshments. Books will
Friday, November 24th All Day - Window Walk 10 am to 7 pm - Festival of Trees 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Lantern Making (Free!) 3 pm to 7 pm - Enchanting Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Free!) 4 pm Coal City High School Madrigals Caroling throughout
