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A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

  • September 06, 2014
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, Willow Springs

A River Thru History - The DesPlaines Valley Rendezvoux is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River.  It is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era.

 

Enjoy:

  • Music & Entertainment
  • Authentic period food
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Tomahawk Exhibition & Throwing Compitition
  • Canoe Races
  • Games and much more

Admission: (cash only please)

  • Children under 6 - FREE!
  • $5.00 Children 6 to 17
  • $5.00 Senior (over 62)
  • $8.00 Adults
  • $20.00 Family Pass (1 or 2 adults, up to 4 children age 6-12)

September 7 and 8.

 

Additional details:  http://www.ariverthruhistory.com/

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