Starved Rock History
Schedule
Sat Nov 22 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
206 W College Ave, Normal, IL, United States, Illinois 61761 | Normal, IL
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The bluffs and plains along the Illinois River have long been home to many different tribal nations over the centuries. Gerald Savage (White Winnebago), an elder of the HoChunk Nation, will present on the history of Starved Rock from 1600-the present day. Learn about the large native community who resided on the North shore, the French who built a fort on top of the sandstone monolith, the marauding bandits who plagued the area, and how Starved Rock really got its name. The journey through history will continue with the rebuilding of the park and the construction of the Lodge by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the infamous Starved Rock Murders, native ceremonies held at Starved Rock throughout the years and onto the park as it exists today, as a destination for hiking, eagle watching, and waterfalls.Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Registration link: https://www.normalpl.org/event/starved-rock-history-38582
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