Group Programs
Enjoy an evening centered around the theme of your choice.
Your group will visit one of the historic buildings in our 19th
century village, participate in a craft and experience 19th
century life first-hand.
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Choose
an Overnight or a Night Out...
Overnights Enjoy an evening centered around the theme of your choice. Experiencing 19th century life first-hand, your group will visit one of our historic buildings, make crafts, and enjoy an old-fashioned bedtime snack and a continental breakfast. Don't forget to pack your sleeping bag, pillow and toothbrush!
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...then choose a
theme from this column for your Overnight or Night Out
Pioneer Victorian Spa
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Night Out Have an old-fashioned evening, but sleep in your own bed tonight! Gather your group for an evening centered around the theme of your choice. Experiencing 19th century life first-hand, your group will visit one of our historic buildings, make crafts and enjoy a tasty snack.
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Frontier Fun (1st - 6th grade)
During this 90-minute program, your group can explore the life of 1830s Naperville pioneers with a visit to our log house and conestoga wagon. Everyone in your group will try their hand at pioneer chores and activities, enjoy a snack and make a craft. This program is great for groups of children 1st-6th grade.
Available: Year-round with reservation
Cost: Youth/$16.50: Adult/$7 (after the youth minimum is reached)
Minimum: 12 youth or $195
Maximum: 24
Ratio: 1:4 adult/youth
Deposit Required: $50 (non-refundable)
Program Time: 90 minutes
Victorian Tea Party (K-6th grade)
During this 2-hour program, your group can enjoy a Victorian Tea party complete with sweet treats, learn about old-fashioned manners, make a special craft and visit the Victorian-era Martin Mitchell Mansion. This party is perfect for girls in kindergarten through 6th grade or as a mother/daughter outing. Brownie troops scheduling this program will complete the Manners Try-It.
Available: Year-round with reservation
Cost: Youth/$18: Adult/$10 (after the youth
minimum is reached)
Minimum: 12 youth or $215
Maximum: 30
Ratio: 1:4 adult/youth
Deposit Required: $50 (non-refundable) Program Time: 2 hours
Time Travel Trip (All grades)
Step back in time as you explore Naper Settlement. This self-guided
tour allows you to follow the development of a typical northern
Illinois town growing from a frontier outpost to a thriving
agricultural and industrial center. Your trip includes
demonstrations of 19th century trades and life-styles.
Available: April-October during museum hours:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday
No reservation required.
Cost: $5.50 per youth (ages 4-17); adults $8 each
Group rates: Call for groups of 20+ Pre-payment required for discount.
Recommended Touring Time: 3 hours minimum.
History Hunt (More >) (2nd grade and up)
Take a self-guided tour of our village to discover fun and
interesting secrets inside and outside our buildings. Includes
activity packet and Naper Settlement pencil.
Available: April-October during museum hours:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday,
1-4 p.m. Sunday
No reservation required.
Cost: $3 per packet plus admission of $5.50 per youth (ages 4-17); adults $8 each
Recommended Touring Time: 3 hours minimum
For information or reservations, call or e-mail the Tour Coordinator at 630.420.4161 or grouptours@naperville.il.us.
Naperville Heritage Society is a not-for-profit organization.
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Accredited by the American Association of Museums.