GLENVIEW’S OWN NATIONAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Step into the past at The Grove, a unique outdoor history
and nature museum. Venture out on trails through mature
oak forests and wetland pools. Join costumed docents
on a History Tour to interpret the story of Native American
Indian tribes who lived on this land, the settlers who
followed them and the tremendous impact they had on
this community and beyond.
THE GROVE HISTORY
The Grove was the home of visionary horticulturist and
educator Dr. John Kennicott who brought his family from
New Orleans to settle on this land in 1836. It was here that
Dr. John’s son Robert Kennicott developed his love of nature
that led to such accomplishments as exhibiting his plant and
animal specimen collections at the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, D.C., founding the Chicago Academy of
Sciences and the exploration of Russian America that led to
the purchase of Alaska.
The Grove was designated a National Historic Landmark
by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1976. It is on the
National Registry of Historic Places.
THE GROVE EXPERIENCE
A visit to The Grove offers many opportunities for historical,
educational and environmental enjoyment. The Interpretive
Center is undergoing exciting changes and is currently closed
for construction. The grounds, trails and other buildings will
remain open for programs, rentals and general visitation.
Look for our grand re-opening event this December.
Visit our temporary Welcome Center in the Archives Building
where you can also find items from the Grove Store.
Hours: 8:30 am -4 pm , M-F and 10 am -4 pm , Sa & Su.
Available to the public year-round:
• Learn about native plants, animals and the environment at
the Interpretive Center.
• Connect with nature and history through workshops and
hands-on programs for all ages.
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• Walk the winding nature trails, rich in flora and fauna.
• Attend a wedding or host a party at the historic 1929
Redfield Estate. 847-299-6096
• Enjoy unique annual community events and festivals.
(Visit glenviewparks.org for a complete list) GLENVIEWPARKS.ORG
• Volunteer to help preserve this remarkable site.
• Visit the historic Kennicott house during our public tour
hours from 11 am to 3 pm on weekends
Open seasonally to the public and during special events,
and available for school and group programming:
• Tour the restored 1856 Kennicott House built by Dr. John Ken-
nicott. Docents offer hands-on activities and interpretation.
• Perform pioneer chores in an authentic Log Cabin.
• See how Potawatomie really lived in the Native American
Longhouse.
• Housing a collection of over 28,000 original documents and
artifacts, the Kennicott Archive Building is used for special
programs and research projects.
WINTER HOURS
The Interpretive Center
M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm and Sa-Su from 9 am 5 pm
Grounds/Trails
Daily: dawn to dusk
FREE History Tours
Available 11 am-3 pm every Sa and Su
• The Kennicott House & Archives
• Log Cabin
• One-Room Schoolhouse
• Native American Longhouse