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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-12/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-11/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage.The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-6/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Caf\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage.The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-5/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-4/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-3/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T123000
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T110000
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T130000
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-9/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T123000
DTSTAMP:20250909T210747Z
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-8/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20250909T210801Z
CREATED:20250909T204819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210801Z
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SUMMARY:I & M Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist\, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens\, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history that led to a new era of transportation and the growth of our region by taking a trip on The Volunteer\, our Canal Boat. This vessel is not only a replica of those from the 1840s. It also runs on the same energy source: mule power! Your journey includes: a Mule Tending 101 class in which you’ll meet one of our mules\, interact with crew of period dressed guides\, hear tales of the canals heyday and enjoy a 60-90 minute boat ride. Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail Lock 14 Access\, LaSalle IL. Its near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Gift Shop and Cafe\, which is located at 754 First Street\, so pop in if you have questions\, want to buy tickets in person\, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a breakfast\, lunch\, snack or beverage. The boat runs from late May through September and is accessible to those who use manually-powered mobility aids\, such as walkers\, crutches\, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year. \nAdults – $24.00 \nSeniors & Veterans – $19.00 \nYouth (4 to 16) – $10.00 \nUnder 3 – Free \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/i-m-canal-boat-tour-7/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20250130T204343Z
CREATED:20250130T203322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T204343Z
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SUMMARY:History Series ~ Author and Historian Dick Joyce
DESCRIPTION:I&M Canal Lecture March Series\nAuthor and historian Dick Joyce\n Lecture Series Sundays at 1PM during the Month of March \nRichard Joyce is a retired educator who has been researching northern Illinois coal miners and their communities for decades.  He recently published a book on Spring Valley that covers the town’s origin and early decades as a mining center.  He will speak about the town’s labor-management struggles\, religious and ethnic tensions\, political battles\, saloons\, anarchists and more. \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301 \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-series-author-and-historian-dick-joyce/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T143000
DTSTAMP:20250415T201223Z
CREATED:20250130T203104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T201223Z
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SUMMARY:History Series ~ Submarines Down the Illinois River by Joe Tokarz
DESCRIPTION:I&M Canal Lecture March Series\nSubmarines Down the Illinois River by Joe Tokarz\n Sunday\, March 30th  at 1PM during the Month of March \nDuring World War 2\, twenty-eight submarines were built in Wisconsin. Twenty-five went to war\, but tragically\, four never returned home. Join us to discover their remarkable journey from the prairie to the Pacific at “Submarines Down the Illinois River.” \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301 \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-series-submarines-down-the-illinois-river-by-joe-tokarz/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T150000
DTSTAMP:20250203T142846Z
CREATED:20250130T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T142846Z
UID:10002745-1742734800-1742742000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:REMEMBER THE LADIES Series
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Iron: The Remarkable Life of Pioneer Elsie Armstrong\nIn this emotionally charged presentation\, storyteller Tricia Kelly becomes Elsie Armstrong—a mother and adventurer who relocated to Illinois in 1830 with her sons in tow.  Her will knew no limits and her spiritual\, physical\, and emotional strength surpassed many of even the strongest male pioneers.  The tales of her setbacks and triumphs will leave you in awe and a whole new respect for the early settlers of Illinois. Presented by Tricia Kelly\, first person interpreter and famed storyteller. \nREMEMBER THE LADIES Series Sundays at 1PM during the Month of March \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/remember-the-ladies-series-4/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T143000
DTSTAMP:20250304T015730Z
CREATED:20250106T210350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T015730Z
UID:10002673-1742650200-1742653800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joys of sustainable gardening\, where you’ll discover easy and affordable methods to transform your home garden!\nLearn about techniques for rain collection\, composting\, saving seeds and so much more! \nPearl will guide you through each step\, ensuring you leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate a greener future. \nJoin us and become a part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. \nEmpower your gardening with eco-friendly practices and make a lasting impact on your world! \nPresented by Pearl Carpenter owner of the Farmacy Farmstand\, LLC. \nPlease register by calling 815-220-1848\, extensions 1 or 2 or at the I&M Canal Visitors Center ~ Lock 16 Café.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sustainable-gardening/
LOCATION:Grundy County Historical Society Museum\, 510 W. Illinois Ave.\, Morris\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20250203T142734Z
CREATED:20250130T201757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T142734Z
UID:10002742-1742130000-1742137200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:REMEMBER THE LADIES Series
DESCRIPTION:“Irish Need Not Apply”\nREMEMBER THE LADIES Series Sundays at 1PM during the Month of March \nPresented by Tricia Kelly\, first person interpreter and famed storyteller \nWhat was life like for Irish women living in America during the 19th century? What obstacles did they have to face\, and how did they cope with everyday challenges? Find out through this informative\, entertaining presentation told through the eyes of an Irish maid. \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/remember-the-ladies-series/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T143000
DTSTAMP:20250110T141601Z
CREATED:20250103T203355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T141601Z
UID:10002670-1742045400-1742049000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Buy Locally Produced Food - What are Advantages of knowing your Producer?
DESCRIPTION:Meet the young families that are the co-owners of Homegrown Meat Market in Newark\, IL.  \nLearn about how they started this business and how they are providing a wonderful resource to the area.   Their store is filled with fresh meats\, cheeses\, eggs and a wonderful ice cream parlor with delicious small batch ice cream made from locally sourced milk.  This presentation will give you some insight into how your food is grown and harvested and the benefits of getting to know your local producers. Presented by Homegrown Meat Co.  \nPlease register by calling 815-220-1848\, extensions 1 or 2 or at the I&M Canal Visitors Center ~ Lock 16 Café.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/buy-locally-produced-food-what-are-advantages-of-knowing-your-producer/
LOCATION:Grundy County Historical Society Museum\, 510 W. Illinois Ave.\, Morris\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20250203T143036Z
CREATED:20250130T202003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T143036Z
UID:10002743-1741525200-1741532400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:REMEMBER THE LADIES Series
DESCRIPTION:Interview with a Victorian\nEver wonder what it would be like to live in another time?  Wish you could travel back to the ‘good old days’ of the late 19th century?  Think you were born in the wrong era?  Well\, think again! Historian Tricia Kelly dons a dress (or two) to bring you an exclusive interview as a Victorian gal and answers your questions about all things Victorian:  childhood\, relationships\, money\, housekeeping\, fashion\, social functions\, motherhood\, mourning\, death\, and everything in-between. It could well change your mind about the ‘Gilded’ Age! Presented by Tricia Kelly\, first person interpreter and famed storyteller. \nREMEMBER THE LADIES Series Sundays at 1PM during the Month of March \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/remember-the-ladies-series-2/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20250110T141541Z
CREATED:20250103T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T141541Z
UID:10002671-1741397400-1741444200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:GMO's - What Are They and Why Are They Necessary to Feed the World?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the current day plants that are being grown and how they are benefiting the world.\nGenetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s have been around since the early 1990’s.   \nUnderstanding how they are created and why they are used in modern day agriculture will be the focus of this modern-day agricultural development.  This presentation is designed to give you updates on how this type of plant hybridization is used in our world.   Presented by Brianna Gibson.   \n\nPlease register by calling 815-220-1848\, extensions 1 or 2 or at the I&M Canal Visitors Center ~ Lock 16 Café. 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/gmos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-necessary-to-feed-the-world/
LOCATION:Grundy County Historical Society Museum\, 510 W. Illinois Ave.\, Morris\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20250203T142952Z
CREATED:20250130T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T142952Z
UID:10002744-1740920400-1740927600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:REMEMBER THE LADIES Series
DESCRIPTION:“Nellie Bly: Adventures of a ‘Mad’ Woman”\nTricia brings to life one of Victorian America’s true mavericks\, New York journalist Nellie Bly. In addition to her famous trip around the world\, Bly also took on the role of an inmate at Blackwell’s Asylum\, writing of the horrors she witnessed. This one hour\, first person presentation is sure to enlighten and entertain. Presented by Tricia Kelly\, first person interpreter and famed storyteller. \nREMEMBER THE LADIES Series Sundays at 1PM during the Month of March \nHosted at the I&M Canal Visitors Center 754 First St.\, LaSalle\, IL 61301
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/remember-the-ladies-series-3/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T143000
DTSTAMP:20250213T164919Z
CREATED:20250103T202826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T164919Z
UID:10002669-1740835800-1740839400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:History of Farming on the I&M Canal
DESCRIPTION:The evolution of nineteenth-century agriculture in northern Illinois.\nThe first wave of settlers transplanted the time-honored extensive agricultural methodologies to the Midwest. But with a market-oriented base of farmers migrating to the northern counties from other northern states\, this antiquated methodology was replaced with intensive agriculture which set the stage for commercial and monocultural agricultural processes.  Find out what these various farming methodologies are and how they transformed the lives of farmers throughout northern Illinois. \n  \n\nPlease register by calling 815-220-1848\, extensions 1 or 2 or at the I&M Canal Visitors Center ~ Lock 16 Café.  \nOr\, online https://trytn.com/en/CanalCorridorAssociation/details/90f9cc8c-d434-421d-9238-105c1a5a4625?typeofproduct=activity
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-of-farming-on-the-im-canal/
LOCATION:Grundy County Historical Society Museum\, 510 W. Illinois Ave.\, Morris\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T153000
DTSTAMP:20241111T145921Z
CREATED:20240828T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T145921Z
UID:10002166-1732181400-1732203000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Official 2024 Canal Alliance Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this must-attend networking conference for those working in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area. You’ll enjoy collaborating and brainstorming with colleagues from around the area as we discuss plans and opportunities for 2025. \nClick here to sign up > \n \nBuilding upon the successes of past congresses\, we have an interactive day planned. In the morning\, our expert facilitators will lead group discussions and activities that will:\n• Enable you to (re)introduce yourself and your organization.• Offer you the opportunity to share your observations\, successes and needs in regards to tourism at your destination and in the region (while also hearing from others from the area).\n• Promote a spirit of camaraderie and inter-organization cooperation as we look for ways to increase visitors to your site and our national heritage area as a whole. \nAdditionally\, we’ll provide insights into new models of partnership our organization\, the Canal Corridor Association\, can offer in filling gaps needed to make your plans come to fruition. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll focus on storytelling. \nSpecifically\, how you and your organization can tell more memorable stories that engage your audience and motivate visits. This highly interactive and participatory\, skill-building workshop will introduce you to new techniques for engaging listeners with great storytelling and allow you to practice telling stories to others. It will be perfect for discovering new ways to effectively promote your organization\, its offerings and even yourself. \nAlways known for great eats\, we’ll start off the day with tasty breakfast (8:30-9:30am) and serve a delicious lunch on site around 12:30pm. \n \nOPTIONAL: The event takes place at the beautiful Four Rivers Environmental Center. Come at 8:30amand enjoy a complimentary\, gu \nided\, light hike on the surrounding McKinley Woods’ paths. These woods offer an array of nature to explore and are known as a hotspot for bald eagles and American white pelicans. \nPlease be aware that at this annual fall meeting\, we will NOT be: \n• Conducting long\, butt-numbing speeches or presentations.• Serving runny eggs for breakfast\, cold food (that’s supposed to be hot) for lunch.\n• Facilitating an experience that’s dry\, overly serious or stodgy. This will be a fun and inspiring day of idea-sharing and collaborative interactions. \nThursday\, November 21\, 2024 – 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM\nFour Rivers Environmental Education Center\n25055 S. Walnut Lane\, Channahon\, IL 60410 \nSchedule:\n8:30 AM: Doors Open\, Coffee & Food\n9:30 AM: Sessions Start\n12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch & Networking\n1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Workshops \n$39 Non Profit Registration\n$49 All Others \nAbout the Canal Corridor Association\nThe Canal Corridor Association (CCA) is a non-profit organization designated by Congress to coordinate partnerships and activities in pursuit of our mission to enhance and promote the cultural\, natural\, recreational and economic resources of the I&M Canal National Heritage Area. \nAbout Bold Bison (the facilitators)\nBold Bison Communications & Consulting provides forward-thinking communications solutions\, engaging strategy and facilitation services\, and inspiring workshops and trainings for nonprofits across the U.S\, particularly in the conservation\, climate\, and local food movements\, as well as the arts and cultural institutions. \n***\nPlease be advised that photos and videos will be taken at this event. By attending\, you consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded. Your attendance at the event constitutes your agreement to the use of any resulting media by the Canal Corridor Association for promotional\, marketing\, or any other purpose in perpetuity\, without further approval or any compensation. If you have any concerns or wish to opt out\, please contact us prior to the event. \n*To secure the “two for one” pricing\, you will need to “Add a Participant” when filling out the form and enter their information. Upon checkout\, use the coupon code TWOFORONE\, and the second person’s entry will be completely comped.  
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/official2024canalalliancecongress/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T203000
DTSTAMP:20240515T193259Z
CREATED:20240513T191046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T193259Z
UID:10001691-1719513000-1719520200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Miracle at Assisi Hill Book Discussion and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Author Pat Camalliere for an evening book discussion sponsored by the Canal Corridor Association. \nTour the grotto and Rosary Valley\, followed by a book discussion and light refreshments. The event is free\, but registration is required by June 24. Register by calling Susan Roy at (630) 888-5259 or email Susanroy5753@gmail.com. \nBooks may be purchased directly at Smokey Row Antique Shop\, 112 Stephen Street\, Lemont\, Illinois or print and kindle books are available on Amazo0n. In addition\, all the author’s books will be available for signing and purchase throughout the evening. \n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-miracle-at-assisi-hill-book-discussion-and-reception/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Retreat House\, 14230 Main Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T123000
DTSTAMP:20240807T150725Z
CREATED:20240423T185756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T150725Z
UID:10001657-1715772600-1730118600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:I&M Canal Boat Kid
DESCRIPTION:New for this year\, we’re dedicating the 11:30 am ride each day to providing a fun adventure for our younger passengers aged 5-12.\nPurchase tickets for the 11:30 am I&M Canal Boat Ride\, and children and their guardians will discover what it would have been like to be a kid in the 1840s\, the era of our canal boat (though please click “Book Your Trip” and check schedule as times can vary). \nBook Your Trip > \nAs a Canal Boat Kid\, they may be asked to take on kid-appropriate deckhand chores\, discover how to care for mules\, find out what the captain’s job included\, greet other passengers when they board\, look for wildlife along the shores\, and more all while they explore the boat during its tour. \nThis is a kid-friendly tour\, not a kids-only tour. Adult passengers will enjoy hearing about life on and around the canal from our on-board tour guide as the boat makes its way up the canal. \nThis unique\, young-passenger-focused experience gets your kids out of the house (and off their devices) so they can engage with nature and the stories of our community\, state and nation\, making a lasting impression for all.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/im-canal-boat-kid/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T140000
DTSTAMP:20241025T174903Z
CREATED:20240423T184723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T174903Z
UID:10001656-1715767200-1730124000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:I&M Canal Boat Rides
DESCRIPTION:You can now book your trip for a tour along the I&M Canal on our 1840s-Replica\, Mule-Powered I&M Canal Boat.\nIn addition to the leisurely 60-to-90-minute ride\, the experience includes the opportunity to meet Moe the Mule as part of our “Mule Tending 101” pre-tour introduction\, be guided by a period-dressed crew and hear tales of the canal\, its people and its importance to history. \nJoin us for our first voyage of the year on Wednesday\, May 15 or on Fridays to Sundays and most Wednesdays throughout the season\, which runs through October. \nAdmission prices remain very reasonable\, meaning you can plan this as a fun family outing. \nAdults: $24\nSeniors: $19\nChildren (4-16): $10\nChildren (3 and under): Free\nFamily 4-Pack (2 Adults\, 2 Kids): $59 \nFridays\, Saturdays\, Sundays and most Wednesdays (click through to tickets page to confirm as some days and times may vary)\nHours: 10:00 am • 11:30 am (kid-focused tour) • 1:00 pm \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/im-canal-boat-rides/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T190000
DTSTAMP:20240417T185632Z
CREATED:20240417T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185632Z
UID:10001647-1713772800-1714417200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring I&M Canal Trail Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Annual Spring Clean-Up \n\n\nClaim Your Section Of The Canal Trails! \nThe Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Rockdale (Joliet) to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers\, bikers\, and joggers. After the long winter\, debris and litter descend upon the trail and banks of the canal\, and\, as an advocate for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area\, we organize clean-ups to beautify the surroundings. \nOur annual I&M Canal Spring Clean-Up is held the third week of April around Earth Day. To participate: \n\nGrab your friends\, family\, co-workers\, etc. and form a group.\nChoose a date that works best for you\nEmail Mara Moore at programs@iandmcanal.org to coordinate with her on claiming a section of the canal to clean.\nThen come on out and clean the canal!\n\nWe start taking reservations at the beginning of the year and until we run out of sections. \n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/annual-spring-clean-up/
LOCATION:I&M Canal State Trail\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T183000
DTSTAMP:20240410T053610Z
CREATED:20240214T191508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T053610Z
UID:10001564-1713456000-1713465000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Reception to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canal Corridor Association in celebrating the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. \nLet’s all raise a glass to a job well done! Join the Canal Corridor Association and your colleagues throughout the National Heritage Area in celebrating the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal on Thursday\, April 18\, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Heritage Bluffs Golf Club 24355 W. Bluff Rd.\, Channahon\, IL. 60410 \nPlus\, Abraham Lincoln will be in attendance as a special guest! \nDoors open at 4 PM. $30 ticket includes appetizers and refreshments. Purchase your tickets here >
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/reception-to-celebrate-the-commencement-of-the-175th-anniversary-of-the-im-canal/
LOCATION:Heritage Bluffs Golf Club\, 24355 W. Bluff Rd.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000
DTSTAMP:20240410T053908Z
CREATED:20240214T190208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T053908Z
UID:10001563-1713454200-1713456000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Meet Abraham Lincoln for the Closing of the I&M Canal's 175th Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:Please join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. \nHear “Abraham Lincoln” extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a huge hit at the opening of the yearlong celebration of the 175th Anniversary Celebration\, so we’re excited to have him back to bring the history of our region alive through his engaging retellings. \nThis FREE\, 30-minute outdoor program will take place at two locations. \nApril 18\, 2024 at 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nChannahon\nChannahon Village Hall\n24555 S Navajo Drive\nChannahon\, IL 60410 \nIn case of rain\, the events will be in the Channahon Village Hall. \nRSVP for this FREE Event here >
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/president-abe-lincoln-talk-to-celebrate-the-commencement-of-the-175th-anniversary-of-the-im-canal-channahon/
LOCATION:Channahon Village Hall\, 24555 S Navajo Drive\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T143000
DTSTAMP:20240410T053815Z
CREATED:20240214T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T053815Z
UID:10001562-1713448800-1713450600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Meet Abraham Lincoln for the Closing of the I&M Canal's 175th Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:Please join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. \nHear “Abraham Lincoln” extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a huge hit at the opening of the yearlong celebration of the 175th Anniversary Celebration\, so we’re excited to have him back to bring the history of our region alive through his engaging retellings. \nThis FREE\, 30-minute outdoor program will take place at two locations. \nApril 18 • 2 PM – 2:30 PM \nLemont\nGeneral Fry’s Landing\n310 Front Street\nLemont\, IL 60439 \nIn case of rain\, the events will be in the Lemont Village Hall. \nRSVP for this FREE Event here >
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/president-abe-lincoln-talk-to-celebrate-the-commencement-of-the-175th-anniversary-of-the-im-canal/
LOCATION:General Fry’s Landing\, 310 Front St.\, Lemont\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T183000
DTSTAMP:20230921T202241Z
CREATED:20230712T015958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T202241Z
UID:10001251-1699443000-1699468200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:2023 Canal Alliance Congress
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\,  November 8th\, 2023 \nCanal 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\, and collaborations from the first half of the year-long anniversary! Doors open at 11:30 AM\, lunch is at noon\, then highlights of the year to date and working sessions followed by Happy Hour to celebrate everyone’s collaborations and contributions\, so far. \n  \nSchedule:\n10:30 AM: Tour (Optional)\n11:30 AM: Doors Open\nNoon: Lunch\n1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Working Sessions\n4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktails \n$39 Non Profit Registration\n$49 All Others \nSIGN UP HERE!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/2023-canal-alliance-congress/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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