Maybe history wasn't your favorite subject in school. Perhaps you find yourself dozing during a program aired on the well-known History Channel. And even if you own a few antiques, maybe you're one of those people who like all those new-fangled objects, rather than those steeped in tradition and longevity.

Well if that aforementioned paragraph describes you, don't despair. There are many who ride the river of today, rather than jumping aboard the bandwagon of yesterday.

But if you feel a little guilty about not knowing the history of the place you call home, you might want to visit the LaSalle County Historical Society's (LCHS) Museum in Utica, where the people there are excited about the past ... and even more excited about helping you learn about the history of LaSalle County.