How Geography and the I & M Canal Shaped Illinois by Dr. Wayne Duerkes

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Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm

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Grace United Methodist Church of Naperville | Naperville, IL

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How did the Illinois & Michigan Canal help shape the lives of nineteenth-century Illinois families? Join Dr. Wayne Duerkes for an engaging presentation on the canal's role in migration, settlement, commerce, and community growth during America's westward expansion. Discover how this remarkable waterway transformed northern Illinois and influenced the development of the young state.
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