Category Archives: Illinois

We were first at the house in 1982. Since then, the house has been totally renovated and several houses in the neighborhood have been reconstructed to look as they did in the mid-1800’s. An old woman met us on the … Continue reading →

My wife and I spent three days at a bed and breakfast in the country outside Galena, just to get away. One morning, we drove to the town of Elizabeth to see the Apple River Fort. This is the location … Continue reading →

Our family spent the night in Chester, Illinois (home of Elzie C. Segar, the creator of Popeye). In the morning, we drove north to Fort Kaskaskia. It features mounds and ditches that mark the site of an old French fort … Continue reading →

After touring Lincoln’s home and tomb, we visited New Salem. The parking lot was jammed, including 15 buses. There was a McDonald’s in the visitor center, and the building could not have held another person. Kids were everywhere, yelling, screaming … Continue reading →

After touring Lincoln’s home, we drove to his tomb. We saw the slab, walked around the monument and let the girls rub the nose of the Lincoln bust in front. This is supposed to bring good luck, and so many … Continue reading →