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SUMMARY:Beeswax Candles Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the warm glow of history at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. As part of the Past Times at Glidden series\, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the art and function of beeswax candle making in the 19th century. \n\n\n\nBegin with a brief look at how candlelight shaped daily life in early American homes—long before the flip of a switch. Then\, guided by instructor Courtney Sliga\, create your own set of beautiful\, functional candles. Each participant will make and take home four handcrafted beeswax candles. \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place on Sunday\, May 24 from 1-4 pm at the Glidden Homestead\, 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The cost is $55 per person\, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Homestead’s mission. Pre-registration is required and tickets can be purchased at GliddenHomestead.org. \n\n\n\nThe Past Times at Glidden series is part of the site’s America250 programming\, celebrating traditional trades and crafts that helped shape the nation. These programs connect historic practices to the site’s own story as the home of Joseph F. Glidden\, who invented and first manufactured “The Winner” barbed wire on this property in the 1870s.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/beeswax-candles-workshop/
LOCATION:Glidden Historical Center\, 921 W Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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SUMMARY:Motorcycle Parade Escorts
DESCRIPTION:On Memorial Day\, the Genoa American Legion Riders are coordinating motorcycle escorts for the DeKalb\, Sycamore and Genoa Memorial Day Parades. \n\n\n\nAnyone with a motorcycle may participate and ride at their own risk. Staging starts at the DeKalb Elks Lodge 765\, 321 South Annie Glidden Road. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend the Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast\, staging is from 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Breakfast is $10.00 RSVP prepaid and $15.00 pay at the door. For more information contact Frank Beierlotzer at ffb66@juno.com or 815-901-3834. If you do not attend the breakfast\, staging is 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. with KSU at 8:05 a.m. \n\n\n\nThere will be an escorted ride to downtown DeKalb and staging again to attend the Clock Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. There will be KSU at 8:58 a.m. and then escort the DeKalb parade to the Ellwood House. Sycamore American Legion Riders will lead to Sycamore to stage for their parade. From there\, the escort will go to Genoa and stage for their parade. KSU at 11:28 a.m. to escort the Genoa parade to the cemetery for their Memorial Day Ceremony. After the ceremony\, riders will be treated to free hamburgers at the Genoa Veterans Home about 1:20 p.m.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/motorcycle-parade-escorts/
CATEGORIES:America 250
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SUMMARY:2026 Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 34th breakfast on Memorial Day and the 10th breakfast at the Elks Lodge. DeKalb County Forty et Eight Voiture 207 asks everyone to join the breakfast and then attend one or more of the Memorial Day events. \n\n\n\nThere will be a United Prayer at 7:15 a.m.\, a short program at 7:30 a.m. and we will be done by 8 a.m.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2026-mayors-memorial-day-breakfast/
LOCATION:DeKalb ELKS Veteran’s Memorial Plaza\, 209 South Annie Glidden\, Dekalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The parade will be held in downtown DeKalb on Memorial Day\, Monday\, May 25\, at 9 a.m.\, with lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m. The parade will travel west down Locust Street\, DeKalb’s honorary Veterans Way\, and past the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural. It will then proceed north on Linden Place to the Ellwood House. Join this enhanced Memorial Day parade as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the nation’s founding and salute America’s greatest heroes.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/memorial-day-parade-program/
LOCATION:Ellwood House\, 420 Linden Place\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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SUMMARY:Music the Native Way
DESCRIPTION:In this program\, Kim Sigafus McIver will present on the history of Native instruments and their use. The drum\, rain stick\, and flute will be introduced\, and attendees will be invited to play an instrument and learn a song. Everyone will also receive a handout of music to take home. A brief Q&A will follow the presentation. \nKim Sigafus McIver is an award-winning Ojibwe author and speaker. \nThis event is part of the America 250 initiative\, celebrating our nation throughout the year. \nThis program is for all ages. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Kishwaukee-DeKalb Kiwanis Club. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/music-the-native-way/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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