History is a Journey

Not too far from MCHS, there are dozens of places of historical significance. Students can replace a homework assignment (possibly not turned in) of 20 points or less by visiting historical areas and answering a few questions.

Unit 1: Lincoln-Douglas Debates • Assignment • Directions

Unit 2: Grundy County Civil War Memorial • Assignment • Directions

Unit 3: Diamond Mind Disaster Monument • Assignment • Directions

Unit 4: Option 1: Cantigny Park in Wheaton • Assignment • Directions

Unit 4: Option 2: Hammel Woods in Shorewood • Assignment • Directions

Unit 5: Option 1: McKinley Woods in Channahon

Unit 5: Option 2: Phillips Park in Aurora • Assignment • Directions

Other areas of interest:

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site, Ottawa
• Grundy County Courthouse, Morris
• Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby
• Briscoe Mounds, Channahon
• Goose Lake Prairie Nature Preserve, Morris
• Cantigny Park and 1st Division Museum, Wheaton