Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger and the I&M Canal's most famous mule tender—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See big name artists and your favorite bands perform live concerts on Main Street all weekend long and Outlaw Square will host a
The LaSalle County Historical Society will be presenting a program about the abolitionist movement in Illinois given by Dr. Jeanne Gillespie McDonald on August 12, 2023 at the LCHS Heritage Center (208 Clark Street). Jeanne Gillespie McDonald is Professor of English at Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove
The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers, craftsmen, musicians, and other entertainment. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest running and largest fall
Join the LaSalle County Historical Society at Bruce & Ollies for a special history presentation on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in LaSalle County! On hand will also be local artifacts from the museum's archives on the I & M Canal. $10 donation, includes small coffee or scoop of ice
Join the Old West Regulators as they perform the life and times of James Butler Hickok! Re-enactments both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Family friendly entertainment, live blacksmithing, special exhibits and much more!
Join the Old West Regulators as they perform the life and times of James Butler Hickok! Re-enactments both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Family friendly entertainment, live blacksmithing, special exhibits and much more!
Join the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival!! Fun starts on Saturday when over 375 vendors will be set up in and around our Canal Market Building (210 Clark Street) from 11-6pm. Stick around to see how our famous Burgoo Stew is created
Join the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival!! Fun starts on Saturday when over 375 vendors will be set up in and around our Canal Market Building (210 Clark Street) from 11-6pm. Stick around to see how our famous Burgoo Stew is created when we kick
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
The LaSalle County Historical Society presents a special exhibit entitled The Civil War and LaSalle County being displayed from March 9, 2025 to October 3, 2025. This exhibit features special regional and local Civil War memorabilia including flags, currency, local soldier stories and much more. The exhibit
The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to join us for a weekend filled with family fun and entertainment celebrating LaSalle County's most famous native, Wild Bill Hickok. The weekend will include an 8 scene re-enactment of the life and times of James Butler Hickok (one performance
The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to join us for a weekend filled with family fun and entertainment celebrating LaSalle County's most famous native, Wild Bill Hickok. The weekend will include an 8 scene re-enactment of the life and times of James Butler Hickok (one performance
Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running, and largest, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antiques sellers, craftsmen, musicians, and food vendors. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at
Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running, and largest, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antiques sellers, craftsmen, musicians, and food vendors. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at
The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to examine the Starved Rock Murders tragedy and its ongoing impact on the local community. The LaSalle County Historical Society cordially invites you to explore the history and enduring effects of the Starved Rock Murders on our local community. Admission