A little history and fun....

Take your kids back into history and help them learn.

Volkening Heritage Farms in Schaumburg IL is a historical working farm circa 1880's. Witness life back then with costumed docents guiding the path. Tour the house, farm and other parts of the grounds. See farm animals, nature and explore. There are picnic areas for snacks/lunch. Seriously a fun way to spend your day. Visit http://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley/heritage-farm

Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Libertyville, IL was the home of John Cuneo Sr. The home was built by a General Electric executive Benjamin Marshall in 1918 and housed a dairy farm called Hawthorne Melody years ago no longer in existence. The home and gardens are open for guided tours. Make sure to check out their summer concert series it looks pretty nice with cover bands ranging from Billy Joel music to Abba. Visit http://cuneomansion.org/

The Grove in Glenview, IL is on the National Register of Historic places. There is many fun and interesting things to do and explore.

Tour the restored 1856 Gothic Revival House built by Dr. John Kennicott

Attend a wedding or host a party at the historic 1929 Redfield Estate

Perform pioneer chores in an authentic Log Cabin

See how Pottawatomie really lived in the Native American LonghouseTake part in a class in a replica of the original Grove One-Room Schoolhouse

Learn about native plants, animals and natural history at The Grove Interpretive Center

Discover the delicate balance of wetland ecosystems in the Wetland Greenhouse

Visit http://glenviewparks.org/index.php/facilities-parks/the-grove