2010
Calendar 2010
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Chaplin
Creek Historical Site
- Open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend from noon to 4:00 on Sundays. The site can be open by
appointment at other times and is available for special events.
For further information call 815-456-2382. |
Franklin
Creek State Natural Area and Grist Mill. Mill Spring day
use area open year round from sunrise to sunset. Norwegian Hill
day use area open seasonally sunrise to sunset. Grist Mill open
Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm April through October. Open
November through March by special arrangement only.
To schedule an appointment:
Telephone (815) 456-2718 or
(815) 456-2878 (park office) or email: fcpac@essex1.com.
NOTE: Grinding is done the last Saturday of
the month. |
H.
I. Lincoln Building - National headquarters and interpretive
center of The Lincoln Highway Association open weekdays 10:00 - 4:00,
Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00 and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00. Closed
Christmas day. For further information call 815-456-3030. |
Nachusa
Grasslands - Open 24 hours a day year round. For further
information call 815-456-2340. |
Third
Friday of the Month
Music
at the Lincoln Building - Bluegrass - Folk - Blues -
Country and more. Bring your instrument and join in or just
enjoy the entertainment. For information call 815-456-3030.
Festivities start at 7 PM and continue until the last note is
played. Musicians are encouraged to arrive early to sign in.
Summer
schedule - June, July & August
to be held at Chaplin
Creek Village at the Scott Barn
Bring
your own seating
In
case of bad weather we will be at the Lincoln Building
* * * * *
SPECIAL EVENTS * * * * *
ATTENTION
Chaplin Creek Hobo Visit
August 24, 2010
6 PM
An evening of Hobo Music, Tall Tales, Hobo History
and Hobo Stew,
Bring your own seating and a desert or salad to pass.
