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Mapping Our Community

November 01, 2017 - November 01, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
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Location

Des Plaines History Center

781 Pearson St.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Description

Kids look at different types of historical and geographical information of Des Plaines, and discuss various maps spanning from 18^th through today. Plus, become cartographers and create a map of their community.

Event Cost: $3, $2 member

Event Times: 1-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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