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
Travel back to 1848 as Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln salutes the opening of the I&M Canal. This free, 45-minute outdoor program will take place at three locations - Joliet, Morris, and Ottawa throughout the day and kicks off our 12-month 175th Anniversary celebration. · 11:00
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
The Boat Captain’s Luncheon is an annual gathering of canal supporters from throughout the IMCNHA celebrating the work and passion of its volunteers. Come and help us celebrate seven honorees from Chicago the LaSalle County. The following honorees will be celebrated at the luncheon this year: Village
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
Presented by Richard Lanyon. The Chicago Portage is not just history; it is still a main vein of Midwest commerce. Local author and historian Dick Lanyon takes us on a journey through the development of a waterway route that includes the Chicago Portage, and connects the Chicago