Durant House and sholes school
Are you looking for an interactive learning experience to augment your classroom curriculum? Look no further…
The 1843 Durant House Museum, a prairie farmhouse, invites your class to step into the past for a unique historical opportunity.
Our program enables students to learn what they normally only read in textbooks, granting them an appreciation of life in a 180+ year old prairie house. Students will participate in hands on activities, guided by costumed docents who bring the pioneer past to life in this nationally recognized historical site.
Visits to the 1843 Durant-Peterson House Museum can be coordinated with tours of the Sholes School, located within walking distance to the Durant-Peterson House.
Sholes School, completed in 1872, is an authentically restored and furnished one room country school, used regularly as a classroom by students and teachers who want to relive a school day as it was 150+ years ago.
Availability: Throughout the year, by appointment.
Eligibility: All grades are invited.
Fee: A “per-student” fee includes a visit to Durant House and Sholes School.
Illinois Education Standards: Our curriculum was assessed in the Fall of 2019 to determine how it aligns with the current Illinois Education Standards. Our Sholes School Teacher’s Manual describes the curriculum in detail, but we have developed a chart to simplify the information for teachers: ISBE Standards Chart
Common Core: Students will improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while learning local history.
Click here to book a tour! Tour Booking Guidelines (PDF)
Helpful Information:
Contact:
Debra Corwin, Museum Director
Call 630-377-6424 or email DurantAndSholes@ppfv.org
Please contact us for information regarding accessibility for those with limited mobility. We are eager to accommodate your needs.
Fabyan Villa & Japanese Garden
We at Preservation Partners invite you and your classes to visit our local historical treasures: the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Japanese Garden! Discover the Fabyan’s unique and fascinating legacy and learn how Frank Lloyd Wright remodeled the Villa in 1907.
At the Villa, students will discover the Fabyan Legacy which ranges from the Colonel’s interest in Japanese culture to the fascinating code-breaking that significantly impacted both World Wars.
Students will also experience the historic 1910 Japanese Garden, a tranquil oasis where Japanese history blends with with nature right here in Illinois. They will follow and view the path from different perspectives to discover the unique features of this garden.
Availability: Private tours are available on Thursdays from May through September.
Eligibility: All grades are invited.
Fee: A “per-student” fee includes a visit to Fabyan Villa and Japanese Garden.
Illinois Learning Standards: STATE GOAL 16: 16A, 16A.2b, 16A.2c, 16C, 16C.2b, 16C.2c, 16E.2b
Common Core: Students will improve and demonstrate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while learning local history.
To reserve a tour experience at the Fabyan Villa & Japanese Garden, please complete the Private Tour Request Form.
Please contact us for information regarding accessibility for those with limited mobility. We are eager to accommodate your needs.