The Pierre Menard House, Garden and Sitting Room. Built in 1802, near Kaskasia, IL.
— Coffee Talk —
Wed, Sept. 17 • 1:30p
History Center • 781 Pearson St.
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.