Special Sunday July 7th of Family Fun and Musical Entertainment at Kennekuk Park and Forest Glen

 THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE

Vermilion County Conservation District

Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors

Redbud String Band to perform at Kennekuk County Park

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Westville, IL – Forest Glen Preserve’s Nature Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be staffed by VCCD Volunteers Bob and Julie Colby allowing visitors of all ages to tour for free on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.

The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County. Visitors to the Forest Glen Preserve Nature Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. Julie Colby will play nostalgia folk music from the 1960’s, 1970’s to today, acoustically with her guitar for people to enjoy at the Nature Center.

Forest Glen Preserve is located at 20301 E. 900 North Road, Westville, IL 61883.

Danville, IL – The Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings at Kennekuk County Park will also be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.

The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, Red Oak School, Old Time Print Shop, and the Mack and Son Barber Shop take people back to the time period of 1890’s-1940’s.  To add to the nostalgia, the Redbud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area.  The Redbud String Band will play two sets, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, with a mixture of American old time, Celtic (Scots and Irish), Civil War era, and some early 20th century ragtime. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music!

Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834

The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.