Admission: Free
Hours: Hours by appointment & during special events.
Address: 218 Parls St.
Phone: 815-365-4048
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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 Museum Complex is divided into three main exhibit areas: the Museum, the Taylor 1904, one room schoolhouse, and the 1853,...
The museum was established to preserve history and educate youth about the significant contributions made to our country by w...
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a school house for nearly 50 years. A later addit...
The Sycamore Historical Society's archives consist of items and artifacts, many dating back to the mid and late 1800's. Estab...
Museum of local history and antique farm tools with a monthly changing exhibit. Speakers 3rd Sunday of March, May, June, Sept...