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SUMMARY:Hemingway Early Adventure Historic Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:In April 1917\, during their senior year spring break at Oak Park-River Forest High School\, classmates Ernest Hemingway and Ray Ohlsen embarked on a trip mostly by canoe to Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County. \nIn commemoration of Hemingway’s 125th anniversary\, an Illinois State Historical Society metal marker will be unveiled at a dedication ceremony at the spot where he and Ohslon arrived in Ottawa by canoe on the Illinois and Michigan Canal before finishing their journey on foot. \nSpeakers will include Ohlsen’s grandson Andy Raw and Chet Wold of the Illinois State Historical Society. \nThe adjacent I&M Canal Collector’s Office will be open for viewing before and after the dedication. \nSponsored by the Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/hemingway-early-adventure-historic-marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Hemingway Marker\, 100 E. Canal Ave.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Canal Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us a fun-filled day with activities the entire family can enjoy. Demonstrations from a blacksmith\, canoeing on the canal\, music\, tours and so much more.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/ottawa-canal-day-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Ottawa\, 223 W. Madison\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ottawa's Role in the Biggest Train Heist in American History - Sunday Afternoon Ottawa History
DESCRIPTION:On June 12\, 1924 around 9:00 p.m. two bandits climbed over the engine tender of R.P.O. train 57\, 30 miles outside Chicago. The two men covered the engineer and firemen at gun forcing them to stop the train near Rondout\, Illinois.  \nFour other bandits were a Rondout\, staked out in black Cadillacs. As the train approached\, the four rushed and forced 12 workers out of the train. They proceeded to threaten the workers with gasses and weapons\, while securely armed with masks and explosives. Together\, the six bandits emptied the mail car of all 52 pouches containing over $2\,000\,000 in goods.  \nDuring the attack\, one fatal mistake was made. The engineer had stopped the train too far past the designated spot; one of the bandits left his post\, and was shot five times by one of his own. The man survived\, but was badly wounded. This near fatal mistake would eventually lead Inspectors to those responsible.\nPresented by Chuck Stanley. $10 per person. ($9 for Museum Members). \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/ottawas-role-in-the-biggest-train-heist-in-american-history-sunday-afternoon-ottawa-history/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Murder on the I&M - and Personal Canal Memories
DESCRIPTION:A murder on the I&M and other personal canal memories by Ottawa’s Hank Walsh.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-murder-on-the-im-and-personal-canal-memories/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Canal Day - Jolliet & Fr. Marquette & Voyageurs
DESCRIPTION:On July 8\, Louis Jolliet\, Fr. Jacques Marquette and fellow “voyageurs” will be at the I&M Canal. They will paddle their voyager canoes\, tell of their travels\, sing their native songs and demonstrate how they survive in the Illinois territory environment. Come and talk to them and ask about their 1673 trip to Ottawa.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/ottawa-canal-day/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Tollhouse\, 1221 Columbus Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Canal Day & Jr. Ranger Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottawa Historical Museum\, Canal Toll House and the Reddick and take a step back in time to enjoy a day of coopering\, browsing the work of artists and crafters\, RC boat racing\, kayak racing and so much more. \nOn July 8\, Louis Jolliet\, Fr. Jacques Marquette and fellow “voyageurs” will be at the I&M Canal. They will paddle their voyager canoes\, tell of their travels\, sing their native songs and demonstrate how they survive in the Illinois territory environment. Come and talk to them and ask about their 1673 trip to Ottawa. \nVisit the I&M Canal’s Jr. Ranger Booth from 10 AM to 3 PM to get your Jr. Ranger Booklet\, or turn in your booklet to receive your Jr. Ranger Badge.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/canal-day-step-back-in-time/
LOCATION:Ottawa Canal Day\, 1221 Columbus St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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