Unveiling of a life-size, bronze statue of James Butler ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok, who was born and raised in Homer (now Troy Grove), Illinois, seven miles southeast of Mendota. Guest speaker at the statue unveiling will be Joseph Rosa, author and renowned authority on ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok. Following the presentation, guests may view the ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok display at the Hume-Carnegie Museum.

Free and open to the public. Following the unveiling, guests may view the ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok display at the Hume-Carnegie Museum. For more information contact Shirley Pierson at 815-539-3373 or visit www.mendotamuseums.org