Thornton FundWorks Cards are available at the Museum - Load the card and use it at any Thornton Gas Station, and the LCHS gets 2% on gas purchases and 6% on store items.
It's a fast and easy way for the Society to benefit, and it doesn't cost you any extra.
February, 21 at 1pm
"Mother Jones and the Making of American Labor Unions" with Dr. Simon Cordery, Associate Professor of History at Monmouth College. This presentation discusses the life of Mother Jones and her career. Her many connections to Illinois are explored, including surviving the 1871 Chicago fire, participating in coal miners' strikes, and speaking across the state, She is buried in the miners' cemetery in Mount Olive. By viewing her life in the context of labor and women's history, Simon Cordery illustrates how one woman overcame incredible tragedy to create a career for herself.
Lock 16 Visitor Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle
March 21, at 1pm
"In Fiddle Music and Tall Tales: French Creole Culture in the Illinois Country of Upper Louisiana" with Dennis Stroughmatt.
Born and raised in southeastern Illinois, Dennis is an authority on French Creole music and the culture of "Upper Louisiana," a.k.a. Illinois and Missouri. Dennis spent over three years studying and learning to speak Illinois French Creole, to play the fiddle, and to sing many of the traditional songs that have permeated the region for over three hundred year. Join us as Dennis explores what brought the French here, their fiddle music, a few of their exploits, and their lasting influence on the Illinois County.
Lock 16 Visitor Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle
March 20 & 21, 2010
Illinois Valley Quilt Guild Biennial Show
"Wish Upon a Star" - Celebrating 25 years!
Knights of Columbus Hall, Ottawa
October 10, 2010
41st Annual Burgoo Festival
Museum grounds, Utica
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 the articles on our Privy Archaeology? More Info
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New in our Gift Shop - Historical Society Magnets and Christmas ornaments! Stop in soon and get yours!
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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