The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits,...

The McDonald's Museum is the original site of Ray Kroc's McDonald's as it was in 1955. Original equipment, menu board and the food preparation area are set out as they were when first established. Photographs, advertising and memorabilia are housed in the basement.

The objective of this Society is to advance the discovery, preservation and dissemination of historical and current information related to Mount Prospect, Illinois, and the surrounding area.

There is a major variation associated with this figure. The normal figure has eyes painted with no color. The variation has blue eyes. There are only 4 blue-eyed pieces known to be in collectors' hands. Introduced in the early 1950's.

The Koehnline Museum of Art is committed to establishing and encouraging an adventuresome environment for art. Its programs and exhibits are designed for students, College employees, and members of the greater community, and so serve an educational purpose as well as...

* Franzen & Mensching Family Heirlooms * Founding Father, Dr. Elijah Smith * Photography of Itasca * Children's Toy Exhibit * Ticket Agent's Office * General Store

The newly built Historical Museum was designed as a replica of the first ranch-style homes constructed in the community by Rolling Meadows founder, Kimball Hill in 1953. Displays of donated historical documents, photos and finishings of the ‘50’s era are...

The Park Ridge City Council approved the Historic Preservation Ordinance at the meeting of January 18th, and the Mayor has now appointed the nine Preservation Commissioners authorized by the Ordinance (Article 23 of the Municipal Code).

The Arlington Heights Historical Museum celebrates the link between the past and the present. The museum is a cooperative effort of the Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights Memorial Library and Arlington Heights Historical...

Step back into the 1880s for a look at when Schaumburg was a rural German farm community. On a visit to Volkening Heritage Farm, you can help with seasonal farm chores, participate in family activities and games of the 1880s or simply visit the livestock and soak in...