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Celebrate your next birthday at the Sheldon Peck Homestead. We provide two-hour Pioneer party packages with your choice of pioneer activities.
Parties are offered two Saturdays a month,
at either 1 - 3 pm or 4 - 6 pm.
Read details.
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Do you have a child who loves tea parties? We'll begin offering Victorian Tea Party-themed birthday parties from May through October. Parties include a Victorian activity such as fan decoration and language, hat decorating, and Victorian clothing styles. Finger sandwiches, cupcakes, and tea of course. Children may also learn about Victorian manners.
Book your party by calling (630)629-1885.
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The Junior History Series is designed for children ages 8 - 12.
Check out our 2009-10 program schedule!
Children must register for each program individually. Junior programs are FREE to LHS members and $5 to
non-members. Membership: $15 for an individual (one
child) and $25 for family (two children). Children
need to sign up for each program individually.
Programs will take place from 4 - 5pm at either the Peck Homestead or the Victorian Cottage. Read the Junior History Series schedule.
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Open to youths ages 12 - 18.
Get up close and personal with hands-on pioneer skills! Junior docents provide our visitors with a better view of the past. You are costumed volunteers that help with tours and children's programs.
As a docent, you will receive:
- training in pioneer skills such as spinning, weaving, woodworking, and making candles, soap, and butter
- volunteer service hours for your community service, college application or graduation
- knowledge in pioneer living that makes you stand out in a crowd.
Opportunities to docent in period costumes include all of the Junior History programs along with
- Underground Railroad Tours in February
- Victorian Mourning Tours - October and November
- Cemetery Walk - October
- Candlelight Christmas Tour - December
Contact Jan Wilt at 630/629-1885.
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Various programs are available for groups of 5 - 16 children and are ideal for scouts or homeschoolers. Prices range from $3 - $7 per child.
Read the Group Program Offerings and schedule your program by calling us at 630/629-1885.
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