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Exhibit Unveiling: Mulligan Guards - Ethnic Heritage Museum
May 20, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Times: Sun: 2pm-4pm; Regular Museum Hours Sundays 2pm-4pm; Prearranged tours available on other days
This exhibit is part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. The Mulligan Guards Exhibit shows the campaign of the Irish Legion as part of the Army of Tenn. and of the XV Army Corp, which marched with Sherman to the sea. The exhibit also highlights three men who came back and were successful in...
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Campgrounds
Looking for a nice spot to pitch a tent or park your RV for the night? Rockford campgrounds, forest preserves and state park offer everything from rustic tent sites to full-service sites on the river. Parks range from small, wooded grounds to 3,000+ acre state park with fishing and swimming lakes. You can enjoy canoeing, fishing and hiking--many offer boat launches. Grab the hot dogs and marshmallows and head to Rockford for a great time!
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Blackhawk Valley Campground
(815) 874-9767
6540 Valley Trail Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
More than 130 units in developed campground located in a wooded and secluded area on the Kishwaukee River with mini golf, pedal carts, a playground, w...
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Hononegah Campground
(815) 877-6100
80 Hononegah Road
Rockton, IL 61072
Purchased in 1924, the preserve is located on the north bank of the Rock River and bisected by Dry Run Creek. The preserve was once a camping area of ...
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Pearl Lake Campground
(815) 389-1479
1220 Dearborn Ave.
Illinois Rte. 251
South Beloit, IL 61080
Whether you spend a weekend, a month or all season, if you are a camper who enjoys peace and quiet, Pearl Lake is the place for you. Basic tenti...
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Pecatonica River Campground
(815) 877-6100
14260 Brick School Rd.
Pecatonica, IL 61063
This camping area features 466 wooded acres located on a breezy hillside in the Pecatonica River Forest Preserve. Large trees shape and shade the camp...
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Rivers Edge Campground
(815) 629-2526
12626 North Meridian Rd.
Rockton, IL 61072
Modern facilities, rustic setting, historical area. Pecatonica River Boat Ramp, fishing (Pecatonica, Sugar, and Rock Rivers) Private pond, pavilion, b...
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Rock Cut State Park Camping
(815) 885-3311
7318 Harlem Rd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Two lakes set off the park’s 3,092 acres. Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, is a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. A second 50-acr...
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Seward Bluffs Campground
(815) 877-6100
16999 Comly Road
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Purchased in 1930, this 202-acre preserve is one of the most serene and pleasant areas in the County. The preserve is bisected by Grove Creek, which h...
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Sugar River Campground
(815) 877-6100
Forest Preserve Rd.
West of Hauley Rd.
Shirland, IL 61079
Most of the developed portion of this 529-acre preserve is built on a large sand terrace overlooking the Sugar River. Purchased in 1925, workers in th...
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Fun Facts
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