Pottery Festival in Historic Bishop Hill on Saturday
Venture out to Bishop Hill on Saturday, October 12th for a pottery festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the north side of the village park, next to J. Goard Pottery.
October 7, 2024
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PAHS Open House & Ice Cream Social on October 13
The Prophetstown Area Historical Society will host an Open House & Ice Cream Social at the Asa Crook Home on Sunday, October 13th from 2-4 p.m.
October 4, 2024
Fulton’s Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5
Fulton Fun Crew invites you to celebrate the changing of the seasons at their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown.
October 4, 2024
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities Announces Flight #61
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities is happy to announce the 61st Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, October 29th. This flight will be “The West Carroll 4th Grade Bikeathon flight for Lee and Whiteside County.”
September 30, 2024
Plaque Honoring Revolutionary War Veteran to be Installed in Erie
A Patriot ceremony to install a plaque at the Kingsbury Presbyterian Cemetery (Newton Township Cemetery) in rural Erie will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 11 a.m.
September 27, 2024
Gibson’s Conoco Celebrating 100 Years in Business
A Lyndon business is celebrating a century of commitment, growth and achievement as they mark 100 years of service during the month of September.
September 25, 2024
Stronghold Castle in Oregon to Host Olde English Faire
The 51st annual Stronghold Olde English Faire will be held October 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
September 24, 2024
Historical Society to Host 15th Annual Cemetery Walk
On September 29, an opportunity to interact with history will come to life in Dixon. Hosted by the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society, the Oakwood Cemetery Walk will feature figures from Dixon’s past who will return from the grave to tell their story.
September 22, 2024
NLI’s Legacy Tree of the Month – Kentucky Coffeetree
Rockford, IL – The Natural Land Institute has announced that the September Tree of the month is located in Dahlquist Park, Rockford. It is a Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) that stands 101 feet tall, has a 63-feet average crown spread, and a circumference of 133 inches.
September 20, 2024
Fred South’s Book on Prophetstown History Arrives
Pre-ordered copies of the book “Prophetstown: A Look at Its History (Vol. I and Vol. II),” authored by Fred South and published by the Prophetstown Area Historical Society, have arrived a few weeks earlier than expected.
September 20, 2024
