I&M Canal Boat Tour with Special Guest, Abraham Lincoln Get ready for a celebrity cameo like no other! Former Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln joins us on August 11th, 2024 for two very special I&M Canal Boat Tours. Hop aboard our mule-powered, 1840s-replica packet boat and watch history
Richard 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,
Come see the behind-the-scenes workings of agricultural sites in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area while discovering the rich history of our region. Hop in the car for this self-guided driving tour that will enable you to explore our area’s barns, livestock, silos and curiosities in a