Event calendar

Living History Encounter: Music and Dancing

Event information

Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024

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 violin set atop sheet music on a dark-colored table. Photo via Shutterstock

Event details

History wasn’t just hard work. Sometimes it was lots of fun, filled with cheer. Come out to Isle a la Cache to learn how people would have fun in 1750. Partake in the merriment with historic dancing, music and other activities! During Living History Encounters, you may find cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs, soldiers or craftsmen sharing their talents.

Event requirements

No registration required.

Depending on the weather, this program is offered indoors or outside. Isle a la Cache is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on uneven terrain. 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.