I & M Canal National Heritage Area
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Saturday May 18 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Civil War Re-enactment Event
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the northbluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, andKeith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to b......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
A Walk thru Time Living History Timeline - Day 1
Join reenactors and living historians as they represent many time periods from the Roman Empire through World War II. They will be encamped all weekend and have uniforms and equipment on display for the public to inspect.Also, the original 19th century buildings on sit......More
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Kites in Flight
Kites in FlightThis 2-day event will feature professional kite flying demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company, a designated area for kids/family kite flying, live entertainment the whole family will enjoy, a candy drop, balloon artists, face painting, bounce houses......More
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Saturday May 18 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lemont Quarrymen vs. The McLean County Prairie Chickens and The DuPage Plowboys Vintage Base Ball Games
Enjoy the game of base ball as it was played before the Civil War by the rules of 1858. The Lemont Quarrymen will be battling the McLean County Prairie Chickens and the DuPage Plowboys!! Hot dogs, brats and chicken legs, soft drinks and snacks will be offered for purcha......More
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Sunday May 19 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Guided Tours of Wallace-Dickey Cemetery
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the northbluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, andKeith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to b......More
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Sunday May 19 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
A Walk thru Time Living History Timeline Day Two
Join reenactors and living historians as they represent many time periods from the Roman Empire through World War II. They will be encamped all weekend and have uniforms and equipment on display for the public to inspect. Also, the original 19th century buildings on si......More
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Sunday May 19 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Kites in Flight
Kites in FlightThis 2-day event will feature professional kite flying demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company, a designated area for kids/family kite flying, live entertainment the whole family will enjoy, a candy drop, balloon artists, face painting, bounce houses......More
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Sunday May 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Presentation about General Wallace
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the northbluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, andKeith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to b......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:30am - 8:30pm CDT
History of HoChunk Nation -Grundy County Historical Museum Annual Meeting & Dinner
Gerald Savage, HoChunk Native American, as Chief White Winnebago will describe the culture and history of the HoChunk nation. Location: Maria’s Ristorante Dinner is at 6:30 pm and program starts around 7:00 pm. RSVP by May 15th. Cost of dinner is $30. Call Museum to res......More
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Thursday May 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Think & Drink - The Happy Invention: History & Significance of Picture Postcards
Did you know that the first picture postcards in the United States were printed for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair? Which means Illinois played a pivotal role in postcard development. Join us for our May Think & Drink as we delve into the fascinating history of picture p......More