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Batavia Depot Museum
155 Houston Street | Batavia, IL 60510 | (630) 406-5274

The Batavia Depot Museum is housed in an 1854 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad depot. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Batavia's past comes alive through exhibits detailing the history of rail transportation, manufacture of windmills, the early settlement of the town, industrial development, commerce, education and a brief stay by Mary Todd Lincoln at Bellevue Place in Batavia. Other buildings include a turn-of-the-century gazebo, Burlington caboose and 1856 Coffin Bank.

Billy Graham Museum
500 E. College Avenue | Wheaton, IL 60187 | (630) 752-5909

35 minutes east of St. Charles in the City of Wheaton, Illinois. Call for hours. At Wheaton College, a visual overview of the history of Christian evangelism.

Cantigny Gardens & Museum
1 South 151 Winfield Rd. | Wheaton, IL 60187 | (630) 668-5161

One of the highlights of Cantigny grounds is the 15 acres of gardens. The carefully manicured areas include 10 acres of formal gardens, a rose collection and the Idea Garden. Cantigny's Idea Garden demonstrates unique gardening projects for adults & children. Tour the home of Colonel McCormick built in 1896. The 35-room mansion is filled with European antiques, paintings, rare books and Asian art that McCormick collected around the world. The First Division Museum commemorates the distinquished service of the men and women who have served their nation since its inception. The park also features summer entertainment, two golf courses, picnic area and facility rental. Motorcoaches welcome.

Dunham-Hunt House
304 Cedar Avenue | St. Charles, IL | (630) 584-6967

Sunday thru Friday, noon-4pm, June 1 through September 1 Built in 1836, this restored, 19th-century Greek Revival home is the oldest brick house in St. Charles. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and featured in Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes. Other museum hours / groups welcome by appointment. Please call for the latest information.

Durant House Museum
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve | St. Charles, IL | (630) 377-6424

Authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house. Costumed interpreters involve visitors with mid-19th century farm life. Groups welcome by appointment. Museum passport program: June thru August, yearly. Summer Frolic: Mid-July. Autumn Frolic & Apple Fest: the first Sunday in October. Candlelight Open House: the first weekend in December. Fireside Weekends: February Suggested donations: $1 per person.

Fabyan Villa Museum
1511 S. Batavia Ave. | Geneva, IL 60134 | (630) 232-4811

Open May 15 to October 15. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. A 1907 Frank Lloyd Wright re-design and former home of Colonel George & Nelle Fabyan featuring family artifacts and Riverbank Laboratory exhibits. Japanese Garden. Other hours & groups welcome by appointment.

Garfield Farm Museum
3N016 Garfield Rd. | LaFox, IL | (630) 584-8485

Wednesday & Sunday, 1-4 pm, June to September. Tour the only intact 1840's living history farm. A unique opportunity to discover 19th century farming, food production, and the native Illinois prairie. Other hours, groups/motorcoach welcome by appointment.

Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road | Union, Illinois, IL 60180 | (815) 923-4000

Largest collection of railway equipment in the United States. Steam, diesel, electric Streetcars operate on a 1-mile car line. Trains operate on a 4.8 mile right of way. Open Sundays April 4-October 31; Saturdays, April 10-October 30; daily Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Pioneer Sholes School
Located in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
St. Charles, IL | (630) 377-6424

Sunday, 1-4 pm, June to Mid-October. A restored, one-room schoolhouse serving as a living museum. Other hours / groups welcome by appointment. Call the above number for reservations.

St. Charles History Museum
215 E. Main | St. Charles, IL | (630) 584-6967

Rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating facts. Local history research archives available by appointment. Museum also features a gift shop. Tuesday thru Sat., 10am-4pm Sunday, noon-4pm Suggested Donation: $2 Adults $1 Students & Seniors

William Beith House
8 Indiana Street | St. Charles, IL | (630) 377-6424

Tuesday & Sunday, 1-4pm, June to August Restored 1850s limestone Greek Revival home was developed as a "preservation study house." Other hours / groups welcome by appointment.