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Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Get a close-up look at historical rations, discover the challenges of feeding an army, and learn how today's soldiers stay fueled in the field.
Join library staff for American Tall Tales — stories to celebrate America's 250th!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Drop in on the south porch for a quick, family-friendly activity inspired by the American Revolution!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
SOLD OUT - Agave Plains North Scallop Garden Thursday, July 2, 6 pm $75 per person inclusive of tax and service fee Includes two cocktails and small bites Sips Around the States Travel the country — one cocktail at a time — without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War II soldier.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
America 250 Garden Walk Thursday July 9, 6 pm Meet your guide in the Visitors Center $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) Wander the gardens, accompanied by Director of Horticulture Jamie Burghardt, and absorb the narrative story of this year’s display theme, America 250. Several key components of modern everyday Americana either debuted or
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
See how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Step up to the plate and discover how baseball changed during World War II!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
A 60 minute women's workout class that incorporates cardio, strength, and balance training workout.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy a themed, multi-course dining experience with drink pairings
Accessible Birding Visitors Center Friday, July 17, 8 am Accessible Birding events at Cantigny aim to make a fun activity available to all. Ideal for those with limited mobility, the outing will last about 90 minutes or maybe a bit longer if we get carried away. Participants should feel free to stay as long as they
See how soldiers sent messages across battlefields! Explore how communication has changed over time and try our hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, July 18, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Horizon Tank Park July 18, 7 - 9 pm Horizon is an 8-piece band, originally formed in the mid 1970s while a few of the musicians attended the University of Illinois, Champaign. The lineup consists of drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, trombone, trumpet, sax, and one of the most engaging lead
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a soldier in Vietnam.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Bike Tour of the Gardens Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 – 7:30pm Meet your guide in front of the Visitors Center $15 Bob Carr, greenhouse grower at Cantigny, will lead a small group ride, stopping at garden spots along the way to discuss the plantings. Biking through the gardens is only allowed on these tours. One
Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Amy McCormick’s Art Collection Thursday July 23, 6 pm Meet your guide in the Visitors Center $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) Join us for an evening at the McCormick House. Will Buhlig, the Director of the McCormick House, will be your guide as you learn more about Colonel McCormick's first wife, Amy, and
History isn’t just something you see, you can smell it too! Match scents to moments from the past in this hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Blooze Brothers Tank Park July 25, 7 - 9 pm For over 2 decades, the soulful and wildly entertaining Chicago based Blooze Brothers Band have entertained countless thousands around the world. Their resume includes performances at The Presidential Inaugural in Washington D.C. Entertaining 70,000 fans during the NHL Winter Classic
See how the game was played over 100 years ago! Players follow 1850s rules and regulations.
History Hike Visitors Center Sunday, July 26, 2pm Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking tour
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Explore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about a soldier's life and challenges during Operation Desert Storm.
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents.
Learn about military rockets, experiment with basic principles of rocketry, and launch different types of model rockets.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
See how dogs have supported soldiers on missions over time! Discover the roles of these four-legged heroes and try our hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, August 1, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series West Suburban Symphony Orchestra Tank Park August 1, 7 - 9 pm SOUNDTRACKS Maestro Peter Lipari leads the orchestra in an evening of memorable music from classic and contemporary movies. Selections range from the 1952 High Noon to recent films such as Encanto, Wicked, and Rogue One: A Star Wars
