Discover the rich history and culture of LaSalle County today!
Welcome To The LaSalle County Historical Society
Discover LaSalle County's Rich History
The LaSalle County Historical Society campus is located on the banks of the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal and is situated in the quaint village of Utica, Illinois. Bordering beautiful Starved Rock State Park with an annual attendance of 2.2 to 2.8 million, it sits at the heart of one of Illinois’ top tourism destinations. Utica is easily accessible and conveniently located near where Interstates 80 and 39 meet. The Society’s exhibits and activities include: Canal Warehouse, Heritage Center, Canal Market, Blacksmiths Shop, One-Room Schoolhouse, our Annual Burgoo Festival and Wild Bill Hickok Days and much more.
Hours of Operation
Museum Complex open to the public Friday through Sunday 12-4pm and by appointment Monday-Thursday by emailing office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org (two weeks notice needed for staffing).
Admissions
There is no admission to visit our museum, but we ask that you consider making a donation while enjoying our many exhibits and buildings that house our local history! Those donations are what keeps our museum doors open to the public.
2024 Events
Sat, Apr 27North UticaApr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 28, 2024, 5:00 PMNorth Utica, 210 S Clark St, North Utica, IL 61373, USA
Sat, May 25North UticaMay 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 4:00 PMNorth Utica, 101 E Canal St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAMay 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 4:00 PMNorth Utica, 101 E Canal St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAJoin the LaSalle County Historical Society as we celebrate the life and times of famous LaSalle County Native, Wild Bill Hickok. A live eight scene re-enactment of Wild Bill Hickok's life will take place 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Sat, Jun 08North UticaJun 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 09, 2024, 4:00 PMNorth Utica, 208 S Clark St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAJun 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 09, 2024, 4:00 PMNorth Utica, 208 S Clark St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAJoin the Utica Garden Club for their annual plant sale and vendor faire! The UGC will have plants, herbs, and flowers available for purchase and the LCHS Canal Market will host vendors with vintage, antique, plants, and garden themed vendors!
Sat, Oct 12North UticaOct 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PMNorth Utica, 101 E Canal St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAOct 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PMNorth Utica, 101 E Canal St, North Utica, IL 61373, USAJoin the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival. One of Northern Illinois largest and longest running Fall Festivals occurring every Columbus Day weekend. Our famous Burgoo Stew is slow cooked along the I & M Canal and served only on Sunday.
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