A day long adventure to four of Franklin Grove's scenic & historic destinations
"Autumn in the Grove” is a day-long adventure providing tours of Franklin Grove’s scenic and historic destinations. The event occurs on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Franklin Grove, IL located on Illinois Route 38, nine (9) miles east of Dixon, IL and seventeen (17) miles west of Rochelle, IL.
Nachusa Grasslands - Autumn on the Prairie Tour prairie and savanna on foot or by wagon to enjoy the flowers and wildlife.
See www.nature.org/Illinois.
Franklin Creek Grist Mill - Situated in the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, this is a re-constructed timber framed grist mill. Tour the Mill or take a hike along Franklin Creek.
Chaplin Creek Village - – An evolving, full-scale historical restoration project depicting a prairie settlement village typical of the middle 19th century.
Historic H. I. Lincoln Building - The historic structure was built by the cousin of Abraham Lincoln in 1861 and is the National Tourism headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association.
Saturday September 20th 10 AM to 5 PM
For more information on Autumn in the Grove please contact
Jim Tanquary at 815-990-5090 or jtanquary@chaplincreek.com.
Donations at each of the event facilities will be sincerely appreciated.
Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, Post Office Box 20, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
For area lodging
http://www.encounterleecounty.com/
http://www.rochelletourism.com/
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