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Watch historical demonstrations, make crafts, and learn about history at our on-site activities from May through October. These activities are included in general museum admission at Naper Settlement. Please see the schedule below for the dates and times of this month's activities. All activities are subject to change without notice. Learn more about our admission rates and reserve admission tickets here.

Adventures Into the Past

Blast back in history with Adventures Into the Past at Naper Settlement! Each month there will be a different theme with crafts, activities, and demonstrations pertaining to the theme.  On Tuesdays in May, explore life on the frontier and interact with a French fur trader. Come see examples of the fur trade, practice bartering, watch demonstrations of survival skills, and learn about some of the most important animals on the Illinois prairie.

May 24

• Furs 101
  • Time: 10:30 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM
• Chapel Tour: Tour the Century Memorial Chapel and learn the history of the first building moved to Naper Settlement. Guests will end the tour listening to musical selections played on one of the Chapel organs.
  • Time: 12:30-4 PM