# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In August of 1976, a most unusual crew of Elginites shoved off in six replica canoes from Montreal, Canada, to re-create the travels of the 17th century explorer La Salle. Wearing period clothing, using replica tools, speaking and singing in French, they could not have guessed just how intense their eight-month journey to New Orleans would be! 

As well-trained as they were, they could not foresee that it would be the worst winter on record, or that a modern motor vehicle would slam into them as they portaged their equipment alongside an Indiana roadway. 

Still, they persevered, reaching the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico in April, 1977, just as La Salle had "discovered" it three centuries earlier. What they learned along the way shaped their lives forever, some even becoming environmental activists and teachers. 

In this special indoor-outdoor event at Elgin Public Museum, we'll have several members of that crew on hand to reminisce ... a showing of a documentary film about the journey ... games and other special activities for kids ... and the grand opening of our new exhibit, "The Golden Age of Re-Exploration: The 1970s." 

Admission will be free, although there will be some ticketed games, activities, and raffles.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/lasalle-expedition-ii-50th-anniversary-event/200030154906841
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, sports, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 96

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120
- **lat**: 42.0425
- **long**: -88.26215
- **full address**: 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event!  being held?
  - **A:** LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event!  takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event! ?
  - **A:** LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event!  is organized by Elgin Public Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** LaSalle: Expedition II 50th Anniversary Event!  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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