July 19 - 1pm - Utica Community Building, Church and Mill Sts., "The Cherry Mine Disaster" Steve Stout will talk about the causes and ramifications of the 1909 mining disaster in Cherry, IL and how it changed coal mining for the better. Stout is the author of "Black Damp - the Story of the Cherry Mine Disaster" and other books on the area.
October 11th, 9am-5pm - Utica, IL -
40th Annual Burgoo, one of the largest and longest running street fairs in Illinois. Crafts, music, and food including the pioneer "Burgoo" stew. Sponsored by the LaSalle County Historical Society
Lincoln Anniversary Years
As you may know 2008 is the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln & Douglas debates for the State Senate Race in Illinois. During this race seven debates were staged to express the opinions of the candidates. The first took place right here in LaSalle County in Ottawa. The sesquicentennial celebration for this event was held August 21, 22, 23. Commemorative coins can be purchased through the Ottawa Visitor Center. In this state Senate race Lincoln actually won the popular vote, but lost the election due to the rules governing the U.S. Senate seats at the time.
2009 will be the Lincoln’s 200th birthday, and 2010 will be the 150th anniversary of his election to the Presidency. With all of the Lincoln activities that are going on, you may wonder what you can do to enjoy a piece of this once in a lifetime history. WELL………
Right here at the LaSalle County Museum (alongside the canal that Lincoln helped to see created), are several pieces of Lincoln’s history that you should stop in and see. Including the carriage that he rode to that first Lincoln Douglas debate, and much more…. So make your plans to stop down and see us and them.
New business membership rates and levels More Info
Come see LaSalle County’s newest 1858 attraction –the LaSalle Canal Boat at www.lasalleboat.org and Lock 16 in LaSalle More Info
A book on LaSalle County History or one of our beautiful throws make a nice gift. More Info
Did you see our recent articles on our Privy Archaeology? More Info
Capital Fund Drive - as you may know, we are looking to expand our museum complex. Read about our Captial Fund Drive and look for how you may contribute.
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