• Living History Presentation: Lincoln and the I&M Canal

    Starved Rock Visitor Center 2678 E. 873 Rd., Oglesby, IL, United States

    February isn't only the month of Abraham Lincoln's birthday but the 4th happens to be a great day to venture to the park and take in a living history performance and presentation of Lincoln and his involvement with the Illinois and Michigan Canal which happens to flow

  • The Underground Railroad & Abolitionist Movement in LaSalle County

    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Dr. Jeanne McDonald from Waubonsee Community College will share from her extensive research on the Illinois Antislavery movement, including those citizens of LaSalle County that were directly involved in the abolition movement from 1830-1860. Admission is free.  

  • Starved Rock Saplings Storytime: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Fish in the River

    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban Fishing program will join the sapling group at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, and teach younger participants how to fish.  

  • Starved Rock Saplings Storytime

    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Don't forget to register your kiddos for a fun-filled morning of activities! This month's Starved Rock Saplings theme is forests! IDNR staff will read a storybook about the different types of forests in our world. Afterwards, parents and children will take a guided hike to experience the