August Meeting of the LCG&HS will cover Local Native American History

[August 17, 2023]   The Kickapoo Indians, including the Kickapoo Village located near Lincoln, and the mounds located at Lake Fork when there actually was a lake, will be the topic presented by Researcher Gary Dodson during the 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 21st meeting of the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society.

Dodson plans to tell the story of the Kickapoo Tribe members as they found their way from Ohio to the Great Lakes region, and traveled into Central Illinois, until eventually being chased out, into Missouri and Kansas.

Among American Indian items to be displayed are Kachina dolls, pots, and arrowheads. Refreshments will be served following a brief business meeting.

The public is invited to attend this event at the LCGHS building located at 114 N. Chicago St., across the street from the Logan County Tourism Bureau and Lincoln Depot.

There will be no admission fee, but donations are always welcomed.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the Society should leave a message at 217-732-3200.

[Diane Osborn]