Online Live | America 250: The Founding of a Nation & the Native History of LaSalle County


ID : 30338   

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As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, take a closer look at the ideas, people, and events that shaped our nation's founding. The first portion of this class will explore the American Revolution through the writings of the Founding Fathers, examining key documents and pamphlets in roughly chronological order to better understand the principles that inspired independence. Along the way, we'll discuss selected Revolutionary War battles, historical maps, and the events that led to the birth of the United States. In the second half of the program, we'll turn our attention to the rich Indigenous history of LaSalle County - a story that began thousands of years before 1776. Discover the region's significance as the homeland of the Illinois Confederation, including the Kaskaskia and Peoria peoples, whose Grand Village stood near present-day Utica. Learn about the arrival of French explorers and missionaries, the establishment of Fort St. Louis atop Starved Rock, and the interactions among Native communities, French settlers, and later colonial powers. We'll also explore how archaeology, oral traditions, and historic sites such as Starved Rock and the Grand Village of the Illinois help preserve and tell the story of LaSalle County's first peoples.


Presented by: Dan Schott (Ottawa History & Scouting Heritage Museum) and Amanda Carter (LaSalle County History Museum)




 

 

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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
Online - Virtual Live

Instructor
IVCC Staff 

 

Notice

Please read:  This session will be delivered via zoom. A zoom link will be sent by email within 24 hours of the session. If you are interested in attending the entire 5-session series in person, please register for the Exploring LaSalle County History series using Class ID: 30335.

Tuition:  $20.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
8/31/2026 - 8/31/2026 Weekly - Mon 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Virtual, Online - Virtual Live  Map IVCC Staff  Virtual Class

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