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Buckley Homestead
3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell, Ind.Living history museum on a 19th-century farm homestead. Features several historical buildings including a 1900s one-room schoolhouse and an 1850s pioneer...
Events (1) Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Road, HampshireThroughout the month of March, we will open our farm on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to hold the newborn baby lambs, baby chicks and see...
Events (1) Garfield Farm Museum
This museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events focusing on 1840s farm and inn history.
Events (1) Lambs Farm
Visit the farmyard and attractions, pet shop, café and bakery, country store and thrift shop while experiencing the farm's mission of serving...
Events (1) Wagner Farm & Heritage Center
Visit one of the few remaining dairy farms in Cook County. Learn to milk cows, tend crops and cook at this Learn what life was like during the 1920s...
Events (1) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter, Ind.Part of the National Park system, the national lakeshore's focus is on preserving American heritage and natural history. It encompasses 15,000 acres...
Events (1) Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
Harrison and Pierce avenues, WheatonThe natural area provides visitors with many outdoor activities including hiking among the two miles of trails, bird-watching, picnics, environmental...
Events (1) Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow SpringsVisit the nature center and the 19th-century one-room schoolhouse which features historical and interactive displays. There are...
Events (1) Pilcher Park Nature Center
The nature center features small animals like reptiles along with kids' activities. There are hiking and bike trails, playground areas and picnic grounds....
Events (1) Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91 acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium...
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