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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
A great place for families where you can touch snakeskin, caribou fur, birch bark, turquoise and buffalo skin or sit inside a small wigwam. At Kids...
Events (1) Midwest Museum of Natural History
The MMNH has a zoology collection from Africa and North America, an urban wildlife observation center, Rotary Nature Theater, and the Discovery Den-a...
Events (1) Geneva History Center
113 S. Third St., GenevaLearn about the history of Geneva with interactive exhibits. Call in advance for guided tours.
Events (1) Highland Park Historical Society
326 Central Ave., Highland ParkHistorical center with research center, Victorian Italianate House built by Highland Park Building Company, American Gazebo Bandstand and plank log...
Events (1) Oktoberfest-Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., NapervilleHeld under a tent next to the Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement. Hear live music, enjoy German cuisine and participate in family entertainment...
All Hallows Eve
Naper Settlement, NapervilleExperience two of the darkest nights of the year during this experience that brings some of the scariest literature of the 19th century to life. Watch...
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
Mineral Springs Road, Porter, Ind.Joseph Bailly, one of the earliest settlers in northern Indiana, set up his fur trading post in the early 1800s. Visit the late 1880s Chellberg farm...
Kline Creek Farm
Visit this living-history farm to discover life for DuPage County families in the 1890s. Tour the house, barn and visitor center. See sheep, chickens...
1850 William Beith House Museum
8 Indiana St., St. CharlesRestored Greek Revival home illustrates mid-19th century decorative arts and techniques. Visitors become actively involved as detectives, discovering...
Deerfield Historic Village
517 Deerfield Road , DeerfieldFamily friendly historic village featuring five buildings of historic interest including the Caspar Ott log house, the oldest building in Lake County....
