Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
921 West Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
Historic Sites
The Joseph F. Glidden homestead features a working blacksmith shop, an early 1860s barn, and the 1861 homestead house. The site hosts several annual events and the historic barn is currently undergoing a archeological dig.
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Tours for adult, school, or scout groups can be scheduled year-round. The group rate is $3 per person.
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