Lifelong Learning Institute at Waubonsee Community College

Co-organizer: Betty Williams

Registration deadline: June 10

Tour 2 mansions of historical significance with a deluxe lunch at Uptown Grille. Reddick Mansion is an 1858 pre-Civil War home of Wm. Reddick designed by Olmstead and Nicholson. Reddick was a state senator and LaSalle County sheriff. The 22 rooms in 4 stories overlooked the Lincoln Douglas debates of 1858 at the park across the street. It was the town library until 1975 and is now on the register of historic sites. Industrial baron, Edward Hegeler, was once the largest zinc manufacturer in the U. S. His 1876 home was designed by W. W. Boyington with 57 rooms on 7 levels. Their enterprise is known for science, Asian philosophy and also Cricket magazine for children. You'll view the country's 1st private residence gymnasium along with 80% of the home's period furnishings original to the Hegeler-Carus family. Architects (AIA) rate this as one of Illinois' 200 Great Places.

Activity Level: On Your Feet 

Motor Coach pick up location: WCC- Sugar Grove campus, North entrance, Outside Fieldhouse - red door 8:45AM