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River Trail Nature Center Skokie Heritage Museum
www.fpdcc.com www.skokiehistory.info
3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook • 847.824.8360 8031 Floral Ave., Skokie • 847.677.6672
River Trail Nature Center, one of six educational The Historic Engine House is a beautifully restored
facilities in the Forest Preserves located in Northbrook building with a reference library for public use. The
tells the story of native plants and animals that remain Fire Department exhibit includes a reconstructed
in the urban environment. Visitors can walk through 1800s Ladder Truck, a newly refurbished 1860s
Sugar Maple woods along self-guiding trails learn Rumsley Hand Pumper, 1800s Hose Cart, 1920s
about the past and present in the exhibit building, and Chemical Tank, an original 1880s dress hat, numerous
see native animals. nozzles, and much more. The second floor is an open
space appropriate for school group programs, private
Schmidt Burnham Log House rentals, meetings, and traveling exhibits.
www.winnetkahistory.org
1140 Willow Rd., Winnetka • 847.446.0001 Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
The Log House is open once a month on Sundays from www.sculpturepark.org
May through October. This log house is the oldest log McCormick Boulevard between
structure in Cook County that is still in use most likely Touhy & Dempster Street, Skokie • 847.679.4265
built in 1837 by early settlers in the area. It is also A collaboration of public and private advocates turned
distinguished as the only home in the area to be an eyesore into this beautiful park that runs for two
continuously occupied for nearly 165 years. miles from Dempster Street to Touhy Avenue in Skokie
and displays more than 60 sculptures by artists of
Schram Memorial Chapel local, national and international reputation. A lovely
www.glenviewparks.org/facilities- landscaped and easily accessible place to stroll,
parks/schram-memorial-chapel rollerblade or bicycle. Free monthly public tours
1799 Patriot Blvd., Glenview • 224.521.2562 offered by well-trained volunteer docents. Private
This historic nondenominational chapel served as a group tours available for a nominal charge.
house of worship for thousands of servicemen and
woman passing through the former Naval Air Station.
The building was moved from its original location and
painstakingly restored. Available for groups, individuals
and organizations.

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