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The Peck Farm Orientation Barn is a great place to start when you arrive at Peck Farm Park. The Orientation Barn provides a history of the farm, an overview of the Peck Family, and information about the park and everything it has to offer. Local artists have their work on display here and the barn hosts a variety of programs. For more information call (630) 262-8244.
The Peck Farm Butterfly House is a seasonal butterfly
exhibit open to the public from June to September at Peck Farm Park. The
house is a huge screened-in structure filled with butterfly-friendly flowers
and trees. Visitors see 10 to 20 species and as many as 300 butterflies
on a typical day. Volunteers provide a wealth of information about the
butterflies, making this stop fun and educational for visitors of all
ages. Call (630) 262-8244 for additional information.
The Peck Farm Observation Silo offers a spectacular view of the farm as well as a historical look at the area through the silos dramatic murals, “Stories in the Land,” displayed on the first three levels of the silo. The first level goes back in time 14,000 years to the end of the last glacial ice age. Level two portrays life in 1500 A.D. with Native American Indians, tall grass prairies, and wildlife. The silo’s third level dates back to 1910 when the Peck Family Farm housed more than 1,800 sheep. The fourth level of the silo offers an outstanding panoramic view of the farm and surrounding area. Call (630) 262-8244 for more details.
The Pioneer Sholes School was built in 1872 on the farm of David Sholes. This one-room schoolhouse was moved to Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve where it has been restored and furnished with authentic items. The school has a collection of 19th century school texts, early official Kane County education records, and a compilation of oral histories. Pioneer Sholes School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For additional information call (630) 377-6424.
Fabyan Villa Museum is located within the Fabyan Forest Preserve. The preserve was originally a summer home for the Fabyans who lived and worked in Chicago. They decided to make it their permanent residence and developed the estate into a 300-acre showplace called, “River Bank.” Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned the residence in 1907 and the Fabyans resided there until 1939. A private zoo, a windmill, pools, gardens, fountains, and more were part of the grand estate. Fabyan Villa Museum explores the family history in depth. It also has a collection of Asian artifacts, natural history exhibits, original Fabyan furniture, and more. The Fabyan Villa Museum is located on Route 31 in Geneva. For more details call (630) 232-4811.
The Fabyan Japanese Garden is located within the Fabyan Forest Preserve and was originally created in 1909 by Colonel George and Nelle Fabyan. They employed Taro Otuska, a Japanese landscape architect, to design and create the garden. It was restored in 1994 and is an ideal location for weddings with its picturesque view and peaceful setting. Call (630) 232-1242 for more information about the Fabyan Japanese Garden.
The Fabyan Windmill is located in the Fabyan Forest Preserve along the shores of the Fox River. The five-story windmill stands 68 feet tall and was originally built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850 and 1860 in Oak Brook. The windmill was moved to the Fabyan estate, River Bank, in 1914 when Colonel Fabyan purchased it. The authentic Dutch windmill was used to mill flour and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Call (630) 232-5980 for more details.
Located on the Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, The Durant-Peterson Home is a brick Greek Revival homestead built in 1843 by Bryant and Jerusha Durant. The home, after extensive restoration, was opened as a living history museum that depicts life in the 1840's. Costumed guides help visitors learn about life in the 19th century. For more information call (630) 377-6424.
The Geneva History Center was established in 1965 to preserve the heritage and history of Geneva. In June 2004, the museum opened a new 17,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. This museum offers two exhibit galleries, a permanent display on local history, traveling exhibits, a reading room, and gift shop. The Geneva History Center is located at113 South Third Street in Geneva. Call (630) 232-4951 for more information.
Constructed in 1857, the Kane County Courthouse is one of Illinois’ finest county courthouses. This four-story building cost nearly $200,000 to construct and showcases eleven murals that depict scenes from life in Kane County. The courthouse is located on 3rd Street in Geneva.
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