About this Event
Explore one of North America’s most extraordinary lost landscapes—the Grand Kankakee Marsh. Once stretching across Northern Indiana and Illinois, this vast wetland teemed with unmatched wildlife and natural beauty, earning its nickname as “The Everglades of the North.”
This powerful documentary traces the rich history of the marsh, from its vital role in sustaining Native American communities and French voyageurs to its transformation into a haven for early settlers, sportsmen, and industrialists. For generations, the marsh provided abundant resources and was celebrated as a true natural paradise.
But as the Gilded Age ushered in rapid industrial growth, the fate of the Grand Kankakee Marsh took a dramatic turn. Large-scale engineering efforts to drain wetlands forever altered the landscape, leaving behind only fragments of what once was.
Through compelling storytelling and historical insight, The Everglades of the North uncovers the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of this remarkable ecosystem—inviting audiences to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The REES Theatre, 100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, United States
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