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French Heritage Museum Season Re-Opening April 1
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Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for this season’s re-opening of the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, 165 N. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee! From 10 a.m. to noon, patrons can purchase a cup of coffee, from Brew Head Espresso, to enjoy while browsing the museum.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley – the first explorers and missionaries, the coureurs de bois and fur traders, and the pioneer settlers from France, French Canada, and Belgium. French Heritage Museum admission is always free, but donations are appreciated. This event is sponsored by Riverside Healthcare.
Please note, the new official hours for the season are Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private tours may be booked for any day of the week, at least one week prior to the reservation date, by contacting museum staff at frenchheritagemuseum@gmail.com. The museum will be closed for the following holiday weekends: April 8, September 2, and November 25.
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