The Chicago Portage archive is available for download as a single .zip file from here. The archive includes copies of The Chicago Portage Ledger, photographs of the site, and the video "Connected Worlds: The Story of the Chicago Portage.
Furthermore, this December, we are launching a new platform for our unique digital collections.
Please take a moment to preview it and let us know what you think!
Membership Form
Help Friends of the Chicago Portage promote the historic interpretation, ecological restoration
and appropriate development of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site.
What can you do to help?
Join Friends for a tour, lecture or workday. Join as a member and/or send a contribution.
Print this page, fill out the form and mail it with your membership dues (checks and money orders only please) to
the address at the bottom of the page. Please print clearly. Thank you.
Name ______________________________________________________
address:_____________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________
State ___________ zip: ________________
phone: (______)_______________________
Please PRINT your address if you would prefer to be contacted by
email:__________________________________________________________
Please indicate your volunteer interest(s):
____ restoration workdays
____ Help with Chicago Portage Days and/or other events
____ newsletter, website, public relations
____ tour guide
Annual Membership:
____ $15.00 - individuals
____ $10.00 - students & seniors
____ $25.00 - families
____ $50.00 - organizations
Please make check payable to and mail to:
Friends of the Chicago Portage
c/o G. Mechanic
1011 Lyon Ct.
Aurora, IL 60506
For more information contact:
Gary Mechanic, Treasurer & Membership
773-590-0710 (cell) or email: treasurer at chicagoportage.org