The Pierre Menard House, Garden and Sitting Room. The home, near Kaskasia, IL, was built in 1802.
Coffee Talk
Wednesday, September 17 • 1:30p
At the Des Plaines History Center • 781 Pearson Street
Voyageurs, Vertical Log Cabins, Villes:
French Colonial History in Illinois
Join us for a fascinating presentation and discussion of the French Colonial influences in early Illinois. Learn about the vast and often prosperous forts, churches, and villages that French explorers, soldiers, missionaries, merchants, and fur traders established between the mid-1600s and the War of 1812. Colonial History in Illinois: C’est français!
These popular Coffee Talks are always free for History Center members. Non-members are $10, in advance or at the door. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited and these talks quickly reach capacity. To reserve your spot, call 847-391-5399 or email us at contact@desplaineshistory.org.
Our monthly Coffee Talk series is supported by sponsorships from Village Bank & Trust and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines. Please consider a donation of any amount to help us sustain future programming.
Coffee Talk
Tuesday, August 12 • 1:30p
At the Des Plaines History Center • 781 Pearson Street
Maine Township Geography
— with Philip Mohr —
Ever wonder why townships like ours exist—and how they got their start? Join Philip Mohr and explore the story of Maine Township, founded in 1850.
Starting with the Land Ordinances of 1784 and 1785, which opened the Northwest Territory to white settlement and established the grid-like Public Land Survey System. Well-known former History Center Director Philip Mohr will trace how natural landscapes and human decisions shaped our community’s layout over time. From early land surveys to public land sales in Illinois, you’ll get a fresh perspective on how the land we live on was organized, sold, and settled.
This August Coffee Talk is free and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited and these talks quickly reach capacity. To reserve your spot, call 847-391-5399 or email us at contact@desplaineshistory.org.
Our monthly Coffee Talk series is supported by sponsorships from Village Bank & Trust and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines. Please consider a donation of any amount to help us sustain future programming.