Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and featured in Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes. Durant-Peterson House in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, west of Randall Rd. Authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house. Costumed interpreters involve visitors with mid-19th century farm life.
Groups welcome by appointment.
Pioneer Sholes School in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street, west of Randall Rd. A restored, one-room schoolhouse serving as a living museum. Japanese Tea Garden. Tour the only intact 1840's living history farm. A unique chance to discover 19th-century farming, food production and the native Illinois prairie.