Essex Historical Society Museum
218 Parls St., Kankakee, IL 60935
Museums
Learn more about area strip mines that date back to the 1900's!
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. This Kankakee museum is open by appointment and during special events.
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Farmers' Market • May 24 @ 8AM
Step into the vibrant heart of Kankakee at our Saturday morning Farmers' Market. It's a bustling hub with farm-to-table produce, meat, cheese, fresh flowers, delicious baked…
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Merchant Street MusicFest
Harold + Jean Miner Festival Square • Jul 25 – Jul 26 @ 5PM
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square.
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Kankakee County Fairgrounds • Jul 30 – Aug 03 @ 7AM
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