Kankakee County Museum
801 S. Eighth Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
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The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society.
Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market • May 17 @ 8AM
Step into the vibrant heart of Kankakee at our Saturday morning Farmers' Market. It's a bustling hub with farm-to-table produce, meat, cheese, fresh flowers, delicious baked…
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Rhubarb Festival 2025
Small Memorial Park • May 18 @ 10AM
You won't want to miss the Annual Rhubarb Festival at the Kankakee County Museum.
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Merchant Street MusicFest
Harold + Jean Miner Festival Square • Jul 25 – Jul 26 @ 5PM
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square.
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