THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE
Westville + Danville, IL – At Forest Glen Preserve, the Pioneer Homestead Cabin and Gannett Education Center will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 1 – 4 pm. Visitors to the buildings can learn about pioneer life and Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. An additional bonus at the Gannett Education Center will be a special collection of Jared Lowe’s, Lowe Photography, photos that celebrate the 200th anniversary of Vermilion County.
Forest Glen Preserve is located at 20301 E. 900 North Road, Westville, IL 61883.
At Kennekuk County Park, the Kennekuk Education Center and Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours as well on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 1 – 4 pm.
The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Print Shop, Bismarck Train Depot, and Red Oak School take people back to the time period of 1890’s-1940’s. To add to the afternoon, the Red Bud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music!
Visitors to the Kennekuk Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834.
This is the last time the buildings will be open in 2026!
The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Darling, ldarling@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.
