The La Salle County Historical Society will honor benefactor Edmund B. Thornton by dedicating the Canal Warehouse Museum in his name at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at 101 E. Canal St., Utica.

Thornton was a lifelong supporter of the society and its work to discover, collect and preserve La Salle County history.

After the dedication, there will be a social hour at the Heritage Center museum, 208 Clark St., until closing at 4 p.m. Guests can explore the two museums during this time.

The event is open to the public.