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February 21, 2022 by Monroe County Museum

“The Marvels Under Our Feet! A Look at Fogelpole Cave & the Subterranean Nature Preserve” by Father Paul Wightman.

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June 4, 2022 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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A trip through Fogelpole’s Cave, the longest cave in Illinois! My presentation is an account of my addiction to caves that began as a teenager and lasted a life time. My interest led me to map about 10 miles of the cave, taking many photos along the way as I tried to search out the history of the cave. So come with me through the enormous corridors and over the numerous water falls of this little known cave! A Clifftop representative will provide a brief update on future plans for the Subterranean Nature Preserve. This presentation will be held in the Allscheid-Metzger Gallery in the History Museum of Monroe County at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL.

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