July 18, 2010 at 1pm - History of Privy Digging and Glass Making in LaSalle County - Lecture by Josh Lawson - Utica Twp Community Building 200 Church Street Utica, IL
October 10, 2010
41st Annual Burgoo Festival
Museum grounds, Utica, IL
The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers, craftsmen, musicians, and other entertainment. More than 200 vendors will present with their wares at this craft show and flea market. Sponsored by the non-profit LaSalle County Historical Society, it is the organization’s major fundraiser.
Established 41 years ago, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois. The festival evolved many years ago when several members of the LaSalle County Historical Society explored options for fundraising, recognizing the need for revenue beyond membership dues and donations.
Available soon!! Raffle Tickets with awesome prizes to be won!
Burgoo day buy a chance or two on a 50/50 raffle!
2010 Demonstrators and Entertainment
Demonstrators:
Arnie Bandstra, Coopersmith -
Leesa Tipton, Basket Weaving -
Brian Nolan, Drawing and Woodcarving -
Darlene Garner, Rug Braiding -
Tom Hoyt, Blacksmith -
Musical Entertainment:
Located in the Museum side yard:
Katie Belle and Joe Trupiano -
Jeff Manfredini and Mark Lorden -
IVCC Jazz Band -
and -
Kristie McPherson will be (hula) hooping.
Located throughout the Festival grounds:
Got Soul? Saxophone Quartet -
The Doodledorfers -
LaSalle-Peru Township High School Marching Band
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
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.
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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