The Orland Park History Museum .. Where Past is Present

The Orland Park History Museum aims to inspire a sense of community by offering engaging and educational exhibits and programs and by collecting and preserving artifacts that document the history of the Orland area and its relationship to local, state and national history. The area we know today as Orland Park was first settled in 1834 by Henry Taylor. Several other settlers and their families settled soon after, including the Myrick, Humphrey, Cooper, Campbell, and Sippel families. The Village of Orland Park was incorporated in 1892 with Senator John Humphrey serving as the first Village President.

Collections
The Orland Park History Museum has a large collection of artifacts pertaining to the history of the Orland area. The archival collection includes letters, documents, maps, blueprints, diaries, books, and photographs. The museum’s 3-dimensional and textile collections consists of historic clothing, uniforms, quilts, and household textiles, such as doilies, and furniture, china and glassware, sports memorabilia, and farming equipment.

ADMISSION TO SEE THE MUSEUM IS FREE! Donations appreciated

GROUP TOURS:
One-hour group guided tours can be booked. Tours will include information about Orland's earliest settlers, it's growth and changes, and a walk-through of the temporary exhibit.

Tours of the Hostert Cabins can also be added for an additional fee.