If one is interested in how one lived in "suburban Chicago" in the 1800's, this would be worthwhile. A good afternoon outing for the kids. Not something that I would go out of my way to see.

Great to show kids what life used to e like in a one-room school house; but only open during summer weekends

Great day trip with children in August. Kids ages 8-14 all enjoyed the day. With just a few hours, we enjoyed visiting the old school house. The all loved learning how to write with a quill and ink and enjoyed hearing about the typical school...More

Very informative of past life. Docent was excellent in all buildings. Perfect for all ages. My 4 grandchildren ages 4 to 14 all loved it!

It is truly a treasure. When we have guests we walk here. When my wife and I going for a walk we stop here. Few times a year you can find very knowledgeable volunteers in the 19th century attire. Few of the earliest buildings in...More

This lovely little collection of historic buildings is an anomaly amid the bustle of the north shore. It's definitely worth a visit when open on Sunday afternoons during the good-weather months. Children love it! A tradition in Deerfield schools is a day in the little...More

Warnng: There are no public restrooms. If you are visiting with children, plan ahead -- just as you would do for a car trip, except this is a trip to the past. The Village consists of five buildings clustered under shady trees. Two are replicas...More