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Past era museums in South Suburbs lure residents to history
South Suburbs offer a cluster of museums and historic sites. South Holland hosts the South End Library’s lower level with the South Holland Historical Society on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Dorband-Howe House in Homewood opens Tuesdays and Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. with $1 admissions. Other sites include Isie a la Cache in Romeoville, Midwest Carvers Museum in South Holland, Illinois Michigan Canal Museum in Lockport, and Illinois State Museum in Lockport, each offering varied hours and free or reduced admissions. For details, call listed numbers.
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South Holland Historical Society
South End
Wausau Ave
Yesteryear
Itpeh
Isie A la Cache ‘Museum
Romeo Road
Romeoville
1&M
Midwest Carvers Museum
Vincennes
Route 6
South Holland
Dorband-Howe House Museum
W. 183Rd St
Homewood
Illinois-Michigan Canal Museum
S. State St
Lockport
Illinois State Museum
Jaylord
8Th St