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He was not in Ottawa although this picture encapsulates the brutality that was faced by all enslaved people.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1b4815b409b4d1c218a2a/fbd9cae6-631c-4b04-99a2-911119496d23/8975E102-94B1-428B-B103-681F98CF2506.jpeg Tours - graveyard stories: Heroes, hobos & Murderers, unearthed tour Embark on a chilling expedition through the annals of history with our "Graveyard Stories: Heroes, Hobos, and Murderers, Unearthed" driving tour. Ottawa, Illinois serves as the backdrop for a journey into the dark and intriguing past of its inhabitants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1b4815b409b4d1c218a2a/375d6495-a864-46c4-9d19-e7555feec066/IMG_5212.jpeg Tours - awesome Ottawa Cruise aboard the sainte genevieve riverboat Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with Awesome Ottawa Tours and the majestic Saint Genevieve Riverboat! Brace yourself for a riveting 2-hour adventure along the Illinois River, as you voyage from Ottawa, Illinois to the breathtaking Buffalo Rock State Park while being regaled with history, wildlife and beautiful views. Click here for available dates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1b4815b409b4d1c218a2a/1579303888213-RECC3RZCA1N44MKCW9XX/IMG_5062.jpeg Tours - tangled roots brewery tour Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of craft beer excellence with the Tangled Roots Brewery. 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