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 the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement

Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16's Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas, delectable savory tea sandwiches, scones served with

Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Harvest Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Autumn inspired homemade scones, Devonshire cream & jam, tea sandwiches, sweets, and a selection of teas. Reservations are required. To make your reservation,

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer, featuring sweets and savories, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. Reservations are required. To make

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer, featuring sweets and savories, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. Reservations are required. To make

  “Jolliet & Marquette’s Discovery of Chicago” Presented by John Langer and Gary Mechanic Rediscover the lives and legacy of the 17th Century French explorer Louis Jolliet and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette. Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides John Langer and Gary Mechanic explore the

Nothing says love like a good cup of tea! Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Valentine's Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of homemade sweets and treats with a selection of tasty teas. Reservations are required. To

  “The History of the Chicago Portage” Presented by Benjamin Sells Benjamin Sells, author of the recently published “A History of the Chicago Portage”, will present the story of how a seven-mile stretch of marshland gave rise to the city of Chicago. From the indigenous people who

  “Mapping the Chicago Portage: Seventeenth-Century Explorations by Jolliet, Marquette, La Salle, and Joutel” Presented by Richard Gross When a local amateur historian, John Swenson, and a podcast by a group of Chicago historians, writers, and artists asserted a route south of Chicago, different from the site

Get ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones, Devonshire cream & jam, tea sandwiches, sweets and a selection of teas. Reservations are

A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J., (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys).  A reception will follow in the parish hall, along with a talk on Fr. Marquette, led by Fr. Jim Heyd.  The 1853 church is situated on a high bluff at

For its 10th edition, the Expo Chicago art fair has lined up more than 170 exhibitors from 36 countries to present work at the Navy Pier. The fair is slated to run April 14–16, with a VIP preview day on April 13. Among leading galleries that will

A one-act, one-person play written and performed by Jim Healy, in honor of the 350th anniversary of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet’s voyage down the Mississippi River in 1673. At the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet, Illinois. $20 admission includes: 7:00 pm Live

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Meet a real life National Park Service ranger and learn about America’s first National Heritage Area. You’ll receive a Junior Ranger badge, a certificate, and a whole lot of knowledge that you can share with others about the Illinois &

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once

Bird of Prey shows and family activities at Starved Rock Visitor Center, Starved Rock Lodge and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Take a short hike to the top of Starved Rock for live eagle viewing or join the park naturalist for a guided eagle viewing tour. Call for

Join the 100 Year Celebration at the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society! Helpful experts will be present at various exhibits in the museum, including the I&M Canal, fossils, tool shed, and more. You can even watch a demonstration on an old fashioned loom! Refreshments will

The whole family will enjoy this FREE performance at the Lock 16 Visitor Center! The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled "Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois" by Chris Vallillo. Don’t miss Chris Vallillo as he performs his

  Beautify the Historic District this Saturday!!! It's that time of year again for CLEAN SWEEP!!!   CLEAN SWEEP Action Plan… • Plant Annual Flowers • Maintain Our Public Gardens • Add Fresh Mulch To Planting Beds • Remove Weeds, Invasive Species & Trash   CLEAN SWEEP