Dedication of 'Wild Bill' Hickok Statue

Event Details

When
10/18/2008 - 4:00pm
Where
Hume-Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Mendota, IL, 61342-1620
United States
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County: 
LaSalle
Fee: 
Free and open to the public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Mendota Museum & Historical Society
Where
Hume-Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Mendota, IL, 61342-1620
See map: Google Maps
County: 
LaSalle
Fee: 
Free and open to the public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Mendota Museum & Historical Society
Unveiling of a life-size, bronze statue of James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok, who was born and raised in Homer (now Troy Grove), Illinois, seven miles southeast of Mendota. Guest speaker at the statue unveiling will be Joseph Rosa, author and renowned authority on 'Wild Bill' Hickok. Following the presentation, guests may view the 'Wild Bill' Hickok display at the Hume-Carnegie Museum.

Free and open to the public. Following the unveiling, guests may view the 'Wild Bill' Hickok display at the Hume-Carnegie Museum. For more information contact Shirley Pierson at 815-539-3373 or visit www.mendotamuseums.org

Community Grants - 2008