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SUMMARY:American Discovery Trail 250 Relay
DESCRIPTION:As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday\, the American Discovery Trail Society is organizing an extraordinary coast-to-coast relay carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from California to Delaware. Beginning July 4 and concluding on Thanksgiving\, baton carriers will travel by foot and bicycle across the country along the American Discovery Trail an interconnected network of scenic and historic trails that stretches from coast to coast and includes the I&M Canal State Trail.Were thrilled by the enthusiasm and support already building for the relays journey through the I&M Canal National Heritage Area and we want to make sure you join us.The relay is currently scheduled* to travel through our region on: Friday\, October 9 La Salle to Ottawa Saturday\, October 10 Ottawa to JolietAs plans continue to come together\, were working to make this a true community-wide celebration and include as many people\, organizations and communities as possible along the route.If youre excited to get involved\, wed love to hear from you. Contact admin@iandmcanal.org or call 815-220-1848×2 to become part of this historic event.There are so many ways to participate: Serve as a baton carrier (from La Salle to Ottawa) Volunteer during relay activities and events Become a sponsor or community partner Cheer on baton carriers along the trail*Dates are currently projected estimates. Because the relay is traveling across the country\, severe weather\, wildfires or other unforeseen events could impact the timeline. Participants should be prepared for possible schedule adjustments as the relay approaches our area.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/american-discovery-trail-250-relay/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: History of the I & M Canal
DESCRIPTION:The History of the I&M Canal is a new 18-panel exhibit now on display in the historic Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center.  It features original illustrations by Tom Willcockson\, acclaimed artist and author of Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in the Year 1860.\nThis engaging exhibit offers a fresh perspective on the people\, places and events that made the I&M Canal one of America’s most significant historic corridors and achievements.\nAdmission to the exhibit is FREE\, making this exhibit\, the visitor center and the Lock 16 Café an enjoyable outing for the whole family.\nThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/exhibit-history-of-the-i-m-canal/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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