Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
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Midway Village Museum includes a Victorian village, with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era, and beautiful 19th century gardens.
The main museum building, open all year, holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture that include "The Girls of Summer: Rockford Peaches of the AAGPBL," "Queen City of the Prairies: Rockford's First 20 Years," "The Missing Links: Socks, Monkeys and Rockford's Industrial Past," and "Many Faces: One Community". Special annual events include The Great War: World War I, Sock Monkey Madness Festival, All Hallows' Eve, and World War II Days. A free recreational path is located on property.
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Adult Groups - A group consisting of 10 or more visitors with advance reservations receive $1 off each admission.
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World War Two Days
Midway Village Museum • Sep 27 – Sep 28 @ 10AM
This military re-enactment is known to be the largest in the Midwest and draws thousands of visitors yearly to the Rockford region and the museum grounds.
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Eerie Autumn Lights
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden • Oct 02 – Oct 31 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in a family-friendly Halloween at Klehm with spooky displays, Rockford's biggest pumpkin, a straw maze, and themed food.
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Fall ArtScene
Oct 03 – Oct 04 @ 5PM
Explore Rockford’s vibrant arts scene at ArtScene, a free biannual gallery walk featuring local artists, live demos, and artwork for sale.
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