Essex Historical Society Museum
218 Parls St., Kankakee, IL 60935
Museums
Learn more about area strip mines that date back to the 1900's!
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. This Kankakee museum is open by appointment and during special events.
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Gallery of Trees
Kankakee County Museum • Dec 05 – Dec 29 @ 9AM
Join us for the 46th Annual Gallery of Trees. The theme this year is "Home for the Holidays."
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Wintersong
The Majestic Theatre • Jan 11 @ 4PM
Wintersong is a one-day midwinter music festival in downtown Kankakee.
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Kankakee Model Railroad Club and Museum
Kankakee
A restored rail car and trolley can be rented for special events right here in Kankakee County!
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Kankakee County Museum
Kankakee
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society.
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