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Elk Grove Historical Museum

★★★★★ 5 · 4 reviews📍 399 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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About Elk Grove Historical Museum

At the Elk Grove Historical Museum, we are passionate about connecting our community to its history. Our museum specializes in the history of Elk Grove and its development over time. We offer a variety of services and experiences to engage and educate visitors, including year-round tours of our Victorian Era farmhouse and grounds, school and scout programs, and exhibits. We also provide assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area, as well as crafts, games, and demonstrations. Our mission is to actively partner with the community to collect and preserve local history, and our vision is to be valued by the community by building lifelong connections through shared experiences. Come visit the Elk Grove Historical Museum and explore the past!

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Early Childhood (Pre-K - 1)

Little Pioneers: Visit our farmhouse and participate in period chores and games, students will compare and contrast their lives to those of pioneer children in the 19th century Harvest Time on the Farm: Through a series of stories, hands-on activities and visits to our historical buildings, students learn why harvest time is important and how Thanksgiving evolved into an American tradition.

Early Elementary (Grades 2-4)

Length: 90 minutes Growing Up in the 19th Century: Visit our historic buildings and participate in 19th century chores and activities, students will compare and contrast their lives to those of children that grew up in Elk Grove. Focus will be on the reasons for migration and the pioneer lifestyle.

Daisy Scouts

Simply Scraps (Use Resources Wisely® petal) Learn how people of the past reused scraps to create new things. View quilts and dolls created from scrap materials. Make a simple scrapbook page and rag doll. Scouting Sisterhood (Sister to Every Girl Scout® petal) Learn about the importance of friendship in Girl Scouting. Identify the four world centers and make internationally inspired SWAPs. Tree Hugger (Make the World a Better Place® petal)* Understand the importance of protecting our planet by practicing responsible camping techniques and simple orienteering skills. Plant a seed and make a simple birdfeeder.