Kankakee County Museum
801 S. Eighth Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
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The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society.
Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
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Gallery of Trees
Kankakee County Museum • Dec 04 – Dec 28 @ 9AM
Join us for the 47th Annual Gallery of Trees. The theme this year is "Blast from the Past."
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Riverview Holiday House Walk
Riverview Historic District • Dec 07 @ 11AM
Immerse yourself in the holiday season as you walk through five beautiful historic Riverview homes, plus the B. Harley Bradley House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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