DuSable Commemoration Tours

401 N Michigan Avenue,Chicago IL 60601

21 August, 2021

Description

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our yearly FREE programming to commemorate the legacy Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. The DuSable Park Coalition with Friends of the Parks presents:The Annual DuSable Memorial Commemoration Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. CST Place: 401 N Michigan Ave (@ the bust of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable) The program shall include: - The "Wreath Laying Ceremony" - "The Founder's Trail Tour", brought to us by the DuSable Heritage Association - Floating Museum presents TRANSLATOR featuring Starla Thompson (Potawatomi and Chumash) and Lional 'Brother El' Freeman Join us for this fun and inspiring afternoon of activities, while learning more about Chicago's birth at the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. COVID-19 DISCLAIMER: We promote and urge all participants to practice Covid safety measures at all times. Due to the Delta variant uptick in COVID-19 cases, we strongly suggest face coverings and proper PPE be worn during your participation.