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We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.
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200 Years of Agriculture in Illinois

200 Years of Agriculture in Illinois

Herscher Area Museum Main Street | Herscher, IL 60941 | 815.426.2627


05/01/18 - Ongoing Sunday 1-3PM; Friday 9-11AM
Herscher is deeply rooted into a farming environment that has evolved with time. The display incorporates the original caretakers of this region, the Potawatomi, early subsistence farming, diversified production by true horsepower and the specialized farming today. The museum is open on the first Sunday of each month from 1-3PM and every Friday from 9-11AM. Tours can be conducted upon request.



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