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Historical Reenactment! Family Fun! A River Thru History: The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Step back 200 years into Chicago's past!
A River Thru History 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.
Enjoy a family-friendly event of:
- Authentic period food
- Music & Entertainment
- Craft Demonstrations
- Canoe Races
- Tomahawk throwing
- Battle Skirmishes & Canon
- Kid Games & Trading Post
- and much more...
Visit www.ariverthruhistory.com for more information
Our Rendezvous runs Saturday, September 7th from 10am-5pm, and Sunday, September 8th from 10am-4pm.
Teachers! Bring your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class to our Friday, Sept. 6th "School Day"!
Sponsored by The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority
and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, in cooperation with
The Canal Corridor Association and the
Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors' Bureau
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