LaSalle County Historical Society
101 E Canal St, Utica, IL 61373
Historic Sites
The LaSalle County Historical Society campus is located on the banks of the historic I&M Canal and is situated in the quaint village of Utica, Illinois, bordering beautiful Starved Rock State Park.
The museum campus features five facilities: the Canal Warehouse, the One-Room School House, the Heritage Center, the Blacksmith Shop and the 1875 Barn. On Sundays in May – September, the historical society is home to the canal market. The LaSalle County Historical Society sponsors the longest running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois, Burgoo Festival. The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers, craftsmen, musicians, and other entertainment.
What's happening nearby...
Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
Carey Memorial Park • Sep 21 – Sep 22 @ 12noon
The state's largest Illinois wine festival returns to North Utica this year. The festival began in 2003, and each year our following has gotten bigger and bigger.
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54th Annual Burgoo Festival
Canal Street • Oct 12 – Oct 13 @ 11AM
Join the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival.
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