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Will County Historical Museum and Research Center

803 South State Street, Lockport, IL 60441

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The Will County Historical Museum and Research Center exists so that people and organizations may be connected to the rich history of Will County, Illinois

The Will County Historical Society exists so that people and organizations can learn about the rich history of Will County. At the museum, you can tour a Victorian Doctor’s office, a vault, and a 19th century Heritage Village, as well as learn about the past of Will County. Through the year the Will County Historical Museum and Research Center hosts events such as Lockport's Old Canal Days, Ghost Tours, and the Heritage Village Apple Festival to keep the past alive.

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