355 E. Parkside Ave.
Lombard, IL

Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Tours at 1, 2, 3 pm
And by appointment
Free admission
(donations welcome)

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The Peck Homestead
Visit the oldest house in Lombard to experience the 1840's. The Village of Lombard has designated the Sheldon Peck Homestead as a local landmark.

Restored to its original appearance, this home was the site of the area's first school, was a link on the Underground Railroad, and was the home of prominent and nationally-recognized portrait painter and artist Sheldon Peck.

Tours highlight Peck's portraits and life during the 1840s to 1860s. In addition to many reproduction paintings displayed, you can view original painted sketches believed to be by Peck.

In addition to Peck's history as a farmer and portrait painter, the tours include history of the Underground Railroad in Babcock's Grove, local abolitionist history, and Sheldon Peck's connections with the anti-slavery movement. Visitors will learn about the scholarly research behind the stories of the Underground Railroad at the Peck Homestead.

Who was Sheldon Peck?

Pioneer Living History Program: Family-friendly programs to help you experience life in the 1840's.

Peck Pathway Bricks: Purchase and personalize a brick paver to help us maintain the Sheldon Peck Homestead. What a unique way to honor someone special. Print and complete the form, then mail it to the LHS Peck Homestead Fund at 23 W. Maple in Lombard.

Count Stars on 1840 Flag
How many stars were in the U. S. flag in 1840?  Stop by the Sheldon Peck Homestead Museum to count the stars and see this newly donated 1840 American flag flying.  We are grateful to Mr. Ed Reeder and his firm, UNCOMMON USA, for their donation of the 1840 flag to the Peck Homestead.   

Native Plants and Grasses Guide is available for museum visitors to use while they explore the grounds.  Search for little blue stem grasses, coneflowers, bluebells and Jack in the Pulpit as you get to know native plants.  Many thanks to the Lombard Garden Club.