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Canal Corridor Association is a membership organization that preserves history, protects nature and open space, and creates destinations where people can learn and have fun in the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, from Lake Michigan in Chicago to the Illinois River in LaSalle/Peru. It enhances, raises awareness of and expands the parks, trails, landscape and historic sites that make the I&M Canal region a special place. CCA manages the Gaylord Building, a National Trust Historic Site, in Lockport, Illinois. One of the oldest industrial buildings in the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, the Gaylord Building is a model of adaptive reuse, featuring the Public Landing restaurant, canal exhibits and more. |
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CCA President's Note
Thank you to everyone who has called or emailed congratulations on the reauthorization of the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor. Unfortunately those sentiments are premature. While the proposed heritage corridor legislation passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives on July 24, it has not yet passed the Senate – allowing it to go to the President and become law.
Congressman Weller, who has been working on the reauthorization, had hoped the Senate would pass the bill before its August recess. It didn’t. Mr. Weller’s staff is confident the Senate will pass the bill when it reconvenes in September.
Assuming the Senate passes the bill and the President signs it, we are only partway to receiving funds for the heritage corridor. They still need to be appropriated. Unfortunately, it is very late in the budget process for federal fiscal year 2007, which begins this October.
If the federal ’07 budget – whose finalization may extend into December – does not include heritage corridor funds, we may need to go through a third year without federal monies. We’ll cross that bridge if and when we get to it.
In the meantime, you can have your champagne ready. We’ll let you know when to pop it.
Ana B. Koval President & CEO Canal Fact James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, born in Troy Grove, was a mule driver on the canal. In the first known fight of his career, he and an opponent tumbled into the canal. Summers on the Canal
As we endure another scorching summer, imagine for a
moment that the year is 1850 and you are the engineer in charge of
the I&M Canal. One of the more mundane but essential jobs relating to
the operation of the I&M involved maintaining the waterway. There were
numerous problems associated with keeping the canal navigable, and the
stakes were high. Substantial sums of money were lost when the
canal was not operating, and public confidence in the reliability of the
canal suffered when the canal closed. Gaylord Building Educational Series
Canal Corridor Association is pleased to announce the expansion of an existing educational program and the creation of three new programs! The programs will emphasize our common heritage while celebrating our diversity through focused subject matters. Dinner & A Lecture is the continuation of an established series started 1998. The monthly program will consist of a formal dinner followed by a presentation covering one or more areas of history, including cultural, economic, environmental, military, political, scientific and social. The scheduled 2006 dates are October 5th, November 9th, and December 7th. The Collectors Brown Bag Lunch is a new monthly series intended to inform audiences about a variety of antiques and collectibles, including the item’s history and artifact preservation. The series 2006 dates are October 16th, November 20th, and December 18th. First Hand History and Acts of History are new quarterly series that will begin in early 2007. First Hand History will be presented by individuals who personally experienced major or noteworthy events, such as the Holocaust or a natural disaster. Acts of History will be presented by renowned and knowledgeable actors who portray historical characters, like Will Rogers or Franklin Roosevelt. Topics and reservation information for all four series will be provided in the next E-news. Exhibit Traces History of Women Lawyers in Illinois
In 1873, Alta May Huett became the first woman admitted to the Illinois bar. In 1978, Esther Rothstein became the first woman president of the Chicago Bar Association and in 1992 became the first woman appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court. These and other women attorneys are the subject of Bar None: 125 Years of Illinois Women Lawyers, a new exhibit at the Gaylord Building Historic Site, in Lockport.
Celebrating the anniversary of the admission of the first woman lawyer to the Illinois bar, Bar None explores the historical significance of the first generation of Illinois woman lawyers. It tells the story of women's fight to open the legal profession in Illinois and highlights the lives and work of some of the state's first 100 women lawyers.
These pioneering women worked in every form of law practice and led many of the social and political reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Formerly overlooked by historians and legal scholars, they led efforts to establish the nation's first juvenile court, secure women’s suffrage, and advocate reforms to improve working conditions for women and children.
Bar None, which is on view through October 6, is a traveling exhibit organized by the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and touring with help from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. It is at the Gaylord Building courtesy of the Illinois Association of Museums.
Other exhibits currently at the Gaylord Building are:
The Gaylord Building Historic Site is located at 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport. Exhibit hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Admission to all Gaylord Building exhibits is free. For more information, call 815-588-1100 or visit www.gaylordbuilding.org
Gaylord Building Volunteers Needed
Do you like to see smiles on children’s faces? Do you like to hear people laugh? Do you like to tell stories? Do you like to help others? Can you spare a few hours each week or each month? If you answered “yes” to any one of these questions, Canal Corridor Association needs you! We are seeking adult volunteers to fulfill needs at the Gaylord Building. Volunteers are vital to the historic 1837 structure’s activities. Tasks can include greeting visitors, guiding group tours, assisting family events, presenting educational programs, aiding exhibition development, gardening, or maintaining the historic structure. The choice it yours! The primary characteristic of a volunteer is a willingness to share knowledge, talent, and time with others. If you are eighteen years or older and are interested in learning more about volunteering, please contact Mark Harmon, Gaylord Building Site Director at 815.588.1100.
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Upcoming Events
Here is a sampling of events happening in the corridor. For a more complete listing of events, click here to visit the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor Bureau's website. Don't see your event listed here? Please send it to enews@canalcor.org.
August 13 - August 27
Streator
August 23 Prairie Ramble Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, FPDWC, 6:00 PM Summer on the tall grass prairie provides ample opportunities to explore great numbers of prairie flowers. Most have conspicuous, showy flowers and create the fabulous floral displays for which the Lockport Prairie is so well known. Prairie Rambles are planned to visit the prairie landscape over several weeks during the height of the growing season. Over time, participants may become acquainted with the succession of color, shape, and form of the native flora. You may want to bring a camera and lots of film. A water bottle is recommended. Be prepared for moderate hiking over natural terrain and changeable weather. comments@fpdwc.org For information call 815.727.8700
August 24 Murder Mystery Matinee “The Pirates of Starved Rock” Starved Rock Lodge, 11:30 am - 2 pm. You may find yourself in the middle of a murder at this interactive theater production. One lucky guest who follows along closely will win an overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge. Includes a delicious hot lunch buffet. Cost is $24.95 per person. For more information or to reserve your seat call 800/868-7625 ext. 386
August 26 Chicago Portage Walk & Work Day At 49th & Harlem from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Trace the steps of Marquette and Joliet on this historic site. Then help restore biodiversity by removing invasive plants.
LaSalle Speedway will host a full program complete with the Midwestern Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Hornets. The Street Stock and Hornets Champions will be Honored.
August 26th , 28th Starved Rock Lodge, 9:30 am - 1 pm Tour includes history trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the ‘Belle of the Rock,’ an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $30.00 per person. For tickets and information call 800/868-7625 ext. 386.
September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 23, 25, 30
Starved Rock Lodge, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Tour includes history trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the ‘Belle of the Rock,’ an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $30.00 per person. For tickets and information call 800/868-7625 ext. 386.
September 2 – September 4
September 2 LaSalle Speedway will host the Mautino’s Midwestern Late Model Special a 100 lap feature event. The Midwestern Late Model and Modified Champions will be honored.
September 4 – October 31 Streator
September 5 Pages from the Past Isle a la Cache Museum, FPDWC,
7:00 PM
September 9 & 10 Civil War Days Dellwood Park, Lockport For more information call 815-838-1183
September 9
September 9 Chicagoland
Speedway, IRL Indy Pro Series
September 10 Chicagoland
Speedway, IRL Indy Car Series
September 10 Joliet Iron Works Historic Site Tour, FPDWC, 9:00 AM Joliet got many of its nickname-Stone City, City of Steel & Stone, and Pittsburgh of the West--from the raw materials surrounding it. Our tour will reveal the workers' challenging lives as well as the mills' technology between 1870 and 1940, when Joliet's iron-making rivaled Pittsburg. A paved 3/4-mile trail allows you to trace the workers footsteps at this archeological site. For more information call 815.727.8700
The Samuel M. Nickerson Mansion: Chicago’s Marble Palace Becomes The Richard H. Driehaus Museum Hegeler Carus
Mansion, LaSalle
September 14
September 15 Join us for an elegant evening of wine/food pairings with music by The Jazz Combo Platter. Featured wines from six wineries/vineyards from throughout Illinois. Food paired will be prepared from the talented chef staff at Starved Rock Lodge. All participants will receive a complimentary wine glass, six wine tasting tickets and all the great food. Tickets are $51.00 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets call 800/868-7625 ext. 386
September 15
Celebrating Renaissance, 10th Anniversary of of
Friends of Community Public Art Benefit.
September 16
Street Stock Series Finale
September 16 & 17 Starved Rock State Park, Saturday 11 - 6 pm & Sunday Noon - 5 pm Sponsored by the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintner’s Association. Featuring 21 Illinois Wineries from around the State. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy Illinois wine, great food, music and the atmosphere of beautiful Starved Rock State Park. For information and tickets call 800/868-7625 ext 386
September 17
Founder’s Day Parade, Romeoville
Enjoy all of the events in Morris during this annual festival.
September 30 Prairie People Workday - National Public Lands Day Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve FPDWC 8:00 AM Volunteer and help improve natural areas. The Forest Preserve will provide water, tools, and plenty of good conversation. Dress for the weather and outdoor work. You might want to bring a snack and a beverage. Youth groups of 10 or more must have one adult for every five children and pre-register to ensure safety for all and enough equipment for everyone. Workdays are held out-of-doors with rugged terrain and unlevel ground. Meet in the west parking lot of the Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. Enjoy a hike at the conclusion of the workday. For more information call 815.727.8700
August-October Downtown Ottawa Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8 am to 12:30 pm on Jackson Street just south of Washington Square Park
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