TBA - La Guiannee

Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

209 Henry Street
Prairie du Rocher, IL, 62277
United States

In a traditional celebration dating back to 1722, the La Guiannee singers will visit houses and Fort de Chartres in the early French town of Prairie du Rocher and sing for the residents. As part of the tradition, the residents provide refreshments for the singers at each stop. It is cosponsored by Fort de Chartres and the Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society.

Arrival at Camp River Dubois

Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
1 Lewis and Clark Trail
Hartford, IL, 62048
United States

Every year in early December visitors are able to relive the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as reenactors set up at the site to recreate the preparations for that historic journey. On the grounds are craft exhibitors demonstrating early American skills such as woodworking and candle making and there will be recreations of marching drills, cooking and shooting demonstrations.