Greg Taylor is organizing the re-enactment of this epic journey. To learn more, visit: jm350.com

Alliance Francaise de Chicago / 54 West Chicago Avenue /Chicago, IL 60654  Join us for a French “salon” to examine four French explorers deeply tied to Chicago’s identity: Marquette, Jolliet, La Salle, and DuSable. Answer the question — why are there French names all over Chicago? The salon will begin with coffee and croissants and will conclude […]

SEARCHING FOR MARQUETTE Join me for a Book signing at A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous    http://www.ariverthruhistory.com/  September 10 and 11, 2022 – from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois. See you there!

A one-session class on the life and journeys of Fr. Marquette through College of DuPage Continuing Education. We retrace Marquette’s steps throughout the Great Lakes and Mississippi regions, highlighting his encounters and friendships with regional Native American tribes along his route. We also examine his cultural impact on 19th-20th century American literature and art.  One […]