Field Trip with LANA
The day begins at Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028
The Land and Name Acknowledgement Task Force (LANA) of Blackhawk Presbytery invites you to join us for a visit to the Apple River Fort State Historic Site, followed by a picnic lunch and discussion at Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church.
Optional afternoon activities include visits to Casper Bluff Reserve, Casper Creek Natural Cemetery, First Presbyterian Church of Galena and dinner at DeSoto House, Galena.
Details:
• Meet at the Fort (311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028) for a guided tour and visit the interpretive center
• Re-gather at Schapville Zion for a provided picnic lunch of fried chicken, potato salad, chips and cookies and beverage or BYO. Our friends at Schapville are graciously offering the lunch.
• Join a discussion around our Blackhawk name, land acknowledgement statements, and related topics – bring a lawn chair!
• Optional afternoon activities: the Effigy Mound site at Casper Bluff (30 minute drive), Casper Creek Natural Cemetery, tour of First Presbyterian Church of Galena (est. 1831), dine as a group at DeSoto House Green Street Tavern
Approximate Schedule –
Join us for all or part of the day
10:00 am Apple River Fort State Historic Site
11:30 am Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church for Lunch & Discussion
2:00 pm Casper Bluff Reserve and/or Casper Creek Natural Cemetery
4:30 pm Galena First Presbyterian Church
5:30 pm Dinner (dutch treat) at DeSoto House Green Street Tavern
Home or overnight stay
Please RSVP by May 31 by email to: office@blackhawkpresbytery.org
Cost: Donations accepted for the lunch and group tour
Dinner will be ‘dutch treat’ at DeSoto House Green Street Tavern (entrees $10-20)
Lodging (if desired) on your own
Sponsored by the Land and Name Acknowledgement Task Force (LANA)
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