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Living History Encounter: A Voyageur’s Life

Event information

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-722-9301

Location: Isle a la Cache Museum


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A person holding a replica weapon while standing behind a table in a replica traders' cabin.

Event details

Do you think you have what it takes to be a voyageur? Can you properly pack a canoe? Trade goods? Navigate the wilderness? During this Living History Encounter, you will meet voyageurs and settlers who journeyed to this land and made it home. Learn about their journeys and give them a helping hand!

Event requirements

No registration required.

Depending on the weather, this program is offered indoors or outside. Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on uneven terrain. This is a drop-in program; come anytime between noon and 3 p.m. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.