Sunday Lecture Series continues on September 20, 2026 at 2pm at the Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum. September’s lecture is titled Planes and Trains. Dan Schott will present the history of flight and the local history, including Charles Lindbergh’s mail plane crash, along with Amelia Earhart’s connection to LaSalle County, plus Wild Bil Crawford’s death defying exploits.

Then you will find out about train history, which includes the local lines of the Rock Island and the C, B, and Q. Also the Interurban, hobos, wrecks, and the disappearing railroad blues will be covered.
There is a $10 donation and snacks will be served. Seating may be limited, so stop by the museum or call 815-431-9353 to reserve.