French Heritage Museum

the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley - the first explorers and missionaries, the coureurs de bois and fur traders, and the pioneer settlers from France, French Canada, and Belgium. 

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Today, our French heritage continues to play a distinctive role in our community’s identity.

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OPEN: April - December

Hours: Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

 

CLOSED: Until further notice due to construction

September 2nd & November 30th

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Upcoming Events:

July 14th - Bastille Day Brunch at the

Kankakee County Museum FOR the French Heritage

Museum

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*Admission is always FREE (donations are appreciated)

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165 North Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

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National  Register of Historic Places:
Listed in 1979  as the Lemuel Milk Carriage House

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For more information, call Kankakee County Museum 815-932-5279 (Thursday-Saturday 9:00-5:00).