Recreates the period of history from 1870 to 1900 with period furhishings.
Kankakee, IL Historic HomesDisplays of running model trains and memorabilia. See large running model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee's restored train depot. Features a scale model of Kankakee and its trains as they looked in the 1950's. A life-size, 1947
Kankakee, IL Railroad HistoryOriginally called the Mount Airy School, the building was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850's school house has been restored and contains period memorabilia and artifacts. (Circa 1853)
Kankakee, IL Historic SchoolhousesThe Essex Historical Society Museum features a one-room school house and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the early 1900'
Kankakee, IL MuseumsThe Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907 in the Greek Revival style. The reading room featu...
Originally called the Mount Airy School, the building was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850's school house has...
Museum of local history and antique farm tools with a monthly changing exhibit. Speakers 3rd Sunday of March, May, June, Sept...
National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion. On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Hig...