Kelsey Shipton

June 16, 2024

Our History

1976: Durant-Peterson House Added to National Register of Historic Places

Kelsey Shipton

June 16, 2024

Our History

In 1976, the Durant-Peterson House became one of the first national register landmarks in Kane County.

Kelsey Shipton

June 9, 2024

Our History

2005: Fabyan Windmill Reopens

Kelsey Shipton

June 9, 2024

Our History

After four years and nearly one million dollars, the meticulously rehabilitated Fabyan Windmill reopened to the public in 2005.

Kelsey Shipton

June 2, 2024

Our History, Japanese Garden Secrets

2002: The Fabyan Japanese Garden Opens to the Public for Regular Hours

Kelsey Shipton

June 2, 2024

Our History, Japanese Garden Secrets

Before 2002, the Fabyan Japanese Garden was mostly open for special events or private tours.

Kelsey Shipton

May 26, 2024

Our History

1973: First "Day in the Country" Fundraiser

Kelsey Shipton

May 26, 2024

Our History

The “Day in the Country” antique show and sale raised thousands of dollars for museum and historic preservation education.

Kelsey Shipton

May 19, 2024

Our History

1979: Sholes School Moved to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

Kelsey Shipton

May 19, 2024

Our History

On May 23, 1979, a one-room schoolhouse made the trip from Burlington to St. Charles.

1976: Durant-Peterson House Added to National Register of Historic Places

2005: Fabyan Windmill Reopens

2002: The Fabyan Japanese Garden Opens to the Public for Regular Hours

1973: First "Day in the Country" Fundraiser

1979: Sholes School Moved to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

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