Upcoming
3581 Exploring New France: The French in Wisconsin and Illinois
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 PM CDT
Lena Community District Library, 300 W. Mason Street, Lena, IL, United States Map

This 90-minute session delves into French exploration and settlement in North America from 1524 to 1763, focusing on regions like Wisconsin and Illinois. It examines French interactions with Native American tribes, their conflicts with the British, and highlights historical sites such as Portage, WI, and Fort de Chartres, IL.
Please join us for this FREE event sponsored by the Lena Community District Library.
Instructors
Mark Peterson
Lifelong Learning Instructor
Contact us
- Highland Community College
- li••••g@hig••••d.edu
- 815 599 3403
Location
Lena Community District Library, 300 W. Mason Street, Lena, IL, United States
Classifications
Categories
- History & Culture
Age Groups
- All