Mendota Historical Society to host World War II submarine history program

Speaker to talk about how subs traveled the Illinois River on their way to war

For its first program of 2025, the Mendota Historical Society will welcome historian and Navy veteran Joe Tokarz to give a presentation on a unique slice of World War II history. (Gary Middendorf/Gary Middendorf)

February 08, 2025 at 9:30 am CST

For its first program of 2025, the Mendota Historical Society will welcome historian and Navy veteran Joe Tokarz to give a presentation on a unique slice of World War II history.

He will be telling the story of submarines that came down the Illinois River on their way to war after their construction in a Wisconsin boat yard.

This presentation is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22. Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved at mendotamuseums.org/programs, by email at mmhsmuseum@yahoo.com or by calling 815-539-3373.