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SUMMARY:Planes & Trains
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThen 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.\nThere 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.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/planes-trains/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical and Scouting Museum\, 1100 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Educated,Historic Downtown,History
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SUMMARY:Mural Unveiling Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:For all ages: Join the Reddick Library and the City of Ottawa Arts Committee for an unveiling ceremony to celebrate 6 local artists and their murals on the Reddick Library’s exterior annex wall. A brief dedication and artist recognition ceremony will begin the celebration\, followed by an open house with refreshments. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/mural-unveiling-ceremony/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family,Food,Get Educated,Get Involved,Kids Corner,Other,Outdoor
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