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Walking Tour of Heritage Quarries and I&M Canal

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The tour first begins at the gazebo on the canal, near the end of the new Heritage Quarries parking lot. Your group and guide will walk along the Illinois & Michigan Canal on the way to view three quarries. On the tour you will learn about the construction and use of the I&M Canal and see the ruins of a brick kiln. The history of Lemont limestone, the quarry industry and its workers will be covered as you view three beautiful spring-fed quarries. You may even see small mammals and waterfowl along the route. Historical photos of canal boats, quarry equipment and workers, will be shown to give you a sense of the hustle and bustle of the canal and quarries in their heyday.

Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour ~ Approximately 3/4 mile

Tour Difficulty: Moderate. A crushed gravel trail runs along the canal and quarries with some inclines. 
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Pictures are courtesy of Richard Lee​
If the tour is rained out, we will have a
​rain day on April 29th
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To schedule a tour, please complete this form and return it to the Lemont Area Historical Society.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Hours of Operation (winter)
   Tuesday and Friday: 10 AM - 2 PM 
   Saturday: 10 AM - 1 PM
   Closed major holidays
​   (including Mother's Day and Father's Day)


Telephone

(630) 257-2972

Email

lemonthistorical@gmail.com