2008  Calendar  2008
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Chaplin Creek Historical Site - Open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from noon to 4:00 on Saturdays and  Sundays.  The site can be open by appointment at other times and is available for special events.  For further information call 815-456-2382.

Franklin Creek State Natural Area and Grist Mill.  Mill Spring day use area open year round from sunrise to sunset.  Norwegian Hill day use area open seasonally sunrise to sunset.  Grist Mill open Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm April through October.  Open November through March by special arrangement only.
To schedule an appointment:
     Telephone (815) 456-2718 or (815) 456-2878 (park office) or email: fcpac@essex1.com.
  NOTE: Grinding is done the last Saturday of the month.

H. I. Lincoln Building - National headquarters and interpretive center of The Lincoln Highway Association open weekdays 10:00 - 4:00, Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00 and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00.  Closed Christmas day.  For further information call 815-456-3030.

Nachusa Grasslands - Open 24 hours a day year round.  For further information call 815-456-2340.

* * * * *    SPECIAL EVENTS    * * * * *

Third Friday of the Month   -   Music at the Lincoln Building  -  Bluegrass - Folk - Blues - Country and more.  Bring your instrument and join in or just enjoy the entertainment.  For information call 815-456-3030.  Festivities start at 7 PM and continue until the last note is played.  Musicians are encouraged to arrive early to sign in.