Join Illinois Valley Community College for an 8-session history series beginning on Monday, September 8, which will explore the communities and historic sites of LaSalle County.
The series will cover a wide range of topics, including the Civil War, mining, M & H Zinc, early LaSalle County history, Indigenious communities, LaSalle County pioneers, Westclox, agriculture, pastimes and leisure pursuits; sand, glass and tile industries and more.
Register for all eight-sessions in-person or by zoom. Registration is also available for single sessions.
View the presentation schedule and find out more:
https://www.ivcc.edu/communityed.../lasallecountyhistory.php
Reserve your seat by calling the IVCC Continuing Education Center (815) 224-0427
$119 for all 8 sessions - in-person or by zoom
$20 for single session - in-person or by zoom
Sessions will meet weekly on Monday evenings from 6-8 PM from September 8-November 3. No class: October 13.
The program will be held at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 61348 in Room CTC-124.
Individuals participating by Zoom will receive the Zoom link for each session withing 24 hours of each program.
Participating organizations include:
LaSalle County Historical Society
Reddick Mansion Association
The Westclox Museum
Hegeler Carus Mansion
Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum
Mendota Museum & Historical Society
Streatorland Museum
Seneca Historical Guild
LaSalle County Genealogy Guild
Also check out other Workshops in Oglesby.
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