Skokie Heritage Museum and Log Cabin

Cute field trip place for the Skokie students to learn about their city. Some the info was a bit too mature for first graders, but all still liked make guesses, touching some items, and learning some history while looking at the artifacts of the log cabin and fire station. They were able to play with some toys from the past. which took way too much time in my opinion, but the kids needed the recess break.

Christopher and I stumbled upon this sweet little museum on our weekly gallivant. I spotted the log cabin from the public parking lot and curiosity compelled us to investigate.
I am going through my second childhood these days, but it is far better than the first because I have a deeper curiosity, and a longer attention span to couple with a sense of wonder. Therefore, finding myself in a small museum, filled with old firehouse equipment and memorabilia made me happier than a pig in merde.
We also found out that Babyface Nelson was killed and his body dumped in St. Paul’s Cemetery not too far away. As a big fan of Chicago’s old gangster history I can’t believe I never knew this, but that is what cute little museums are for.
All you have to do is ask and they will give you a tour of the log cabin. It is the oldest structure in Skokie, dating back to 1847. The inside is decorated in period furnishings, complete with a cast iron stove. The land around it is planted with Illinois prairie plants to create a true feeling of the region. What a delightful little treasure to find in downtown Skokie.
They offer an interesting and inexpensive birthday party for kids that includes tours, ice cream making and candle dipping, plus table decorations, plates and napkins for $ 150 for 12 kids. To me that sounds like a good deal. Anyhow, this place is well worth checking out, especially because it is free!!! They do have a donation jar, so be cool and slip them a few bucks!!!
Museum hours are 12 to 4 PM on Thursday and Friday and 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday (seasonal hours, call to confirm). They also provide various special events throughout the year, call for information. (847) 674‑1500 ext. 3000

Long ago in a place far far away called grade school — if you went to school in the neighborhood you quite probably had visited the Skokie Heritage Museum and Log Cabin. I remember the experience well because I was sick as hell. I couldn’t wait until the trip ended but unfortunately inbetween bursts of BLESHHHAHHAHHHEHHHHH I managed to see most everything with the rest of the class.
According to Michelle F. they haven’t changed up the tour. If you’re REALLY young you may enjoy the change of scenery, an adolescent — you’ll be so super angry you got dragged on such a boring trip. Teenager — think «this is a trip for babies ULCH» and then you turn into an old fogie like me and you realize that maybe you want to scoop up some knowledge and memories about Skokie… or you’re not bored silly with history, stop by.

My son came here on a field trip. It wasn’t terribly exciting. You get to go into an old fire house, and look at old fire equipment. The 2^nd graders were somewhat impressed, but their attention dissipates quickly. They also get to look through one of the first log cabin’s in Skokie. Might be more fun for people really interested in history.