THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE
Westville, IL– The Gannett Education Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm.
At the Gannett Education Center, visitors can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County.
Forest Glen Preserve is located at 20301 E. 900 North Road, Westville, IL 61883.
Danville, IL – The Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings and Kennekuk Education Center at Kennekuk County Park will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm.
Visitors can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more, at the Kennekuk Education Center.
The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, Red Oak School, Old Time Print Shop, and the Mack and Son Barber Shop take people back to the time period of 1890’s-1940’s. To add to the nostalgia, the Redbud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. The Redbud String Band will play two sets, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, with a mixture of American old time, Celtic (Scots and Irish), Civil War era, and some early 20th century ragtime. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music!
Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834.
The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.
