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Don’t Fence Me In: How Illinois Innovators Forever Changed the American West With Barbed Wire

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The Homestead Act of 1862 gave people the opportunity to claim 160 acres of public land. For families who took up the offer, one of the most practical challenges they faced was drawing boundaries. Until farmers could find fencing that worked, it would be impossible to settle the American West. On October 27, 1873, a DeKalb, Illinois, farmer named Joseph Glidden submitted an application to the U.S. Patent Office for his clever new design for a fencing wire with sharp barbs, an invention that forever changed the face of the American West. We’ll start the day learning about DeKalb County's history and its agricultural roots followed by a group luncheon. Our afternoon will consist of tours of the humble homestead of Joseph Glidden and the mansion of barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood. Join us as we learn how Illinoisans played a pivotal role in settling the West.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
Community Education

Instructor
Carrie Harris 

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Please read:  Not all homes are handicap accessible; you will need to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces. This tour may keep you on your feet for extended periods. Registration includes all tours, gratuities, and lunch. Request for lunch selections will be sent one week prior. No refunds after April 19.

Tuition: 

$89.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
5/1/2024 - 5/1/2024 Weekly - Wed 07:00 AM - 06:30 PM Champaign, Community Education  Map, Room: Parking Lot Carrie Harris 

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Champaign, IL 61821
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