Riverine Walk: Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg w/Historian Gena Schantz

When: August 6 | 6:30pm

What: Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg

Presented by: Gena Schantz, Historian

About: Adventurer and world traveler, Russel Farnham was an early pioneer in Rock Island. Associated with the American Fur Company, his trading post served as the first gathering place, election center, and post office before the county was created. Bring a chair.

Meet at: Schwiebert Park - 101 17th St. in Rock Island, IL

Purchase tickets at riveraction.org/education
Questions? Call 563-322-2969

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About the Explore the River Series:
As part of our Summer Education Program, the Explore the River Series teaches participants first-hand about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography of the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities. These exciting and informative in person sessions are given on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or during a guided tour at varying river locations nearby. Join us in learning about the unique nature, history, and culture of the Quad Cities May 27th through August 30st.

You may also like the following events from River Action Quad Cities:

• This Tuesday, 29th July, 09:00 am, Channel Cat Tour: Bix & Friends w/Josh Duffee, Musician & Jazz Historian in Moline
• This Wednesday, 30th July, 06:30 pm, Riverine Walk: Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence w/Dr. Norm Moline in Milan
• This Thursday, 31st July, 09:00 am, Channel Cat Tour: Bix & Friends w/Josh Duffee, Musician & Jazz Historian in Moline

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