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Canal conference to explore the Chicago waterway heritage
The South Suburban Heritage Association hosts its 12th cultural history conference on March 13 at the Marie Irwin Center Homewood. The event centers on The Canal that Built Chicago with keynote John Lamb and other experts outlining the canal’s impact on Midwest growth, migration, and industry. Registration costs 24 dollars includes a packet, lunch, maps, and a guide. deadline is March 8.
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Chicago
South Suburban Heritage Association
Marie Irwin
Highland Ave
Homewood
Midwest
Louis Joliet
Chica
Des Plaines
John Lamb
Lewis University ‘Canal and
I & M Canal Commission
Ron Vasile
I & M Canal Corridor Association
Janet Muchnik
Canal Commission
Village of
Park Forest
Connie Piazza
Heritage Association
Elaine Egdorf
Homewood Historical Society
Egdorf