About our Rendezvous

 

Step back 200 years into Chicago's past at A River Thru History, The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous on September 11 & 12, 2010 at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois.

attendees walking past a cannon

There will be Free Parking in the UPS parking lot at Willow Springs Road and 75th Street. Enter from 75th St. There will also be a Free Shuttle bus to the Rendezvous site.

reenactors in a lean-to tent

 

 

 

 

 

 

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River.

Enjoy

  • Authentic period food
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Tomahawk Exhibition & Throwing Compitition
  • Canoe Races
  • Games and much more

Admission:

  • Children under 6 - FREE!
  • $3.00 Children 6 to 12
  • $4.00 Youths 13-18
  • $4.00 Senior (over 62)
  • $8.00 Adults
  • $20.00 Family Pass (1 or 2 adults, up to 4 children age 6-12)

Teachers - bring your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class to our "School Day"!