Historical interpretation in Schaumburg, Illinois

The Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley, located at 1111 East Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a museum, park, and tourist attraction all in one. This 135-acre refuge features fields, forests, marshes, and streams, offering over three miles of handicapped-accessible hiking trails for visitors to explore. The Nature Center provides educational displays and information on natural history, while the 1880s living history farm allows visitors to step back in time and experience rural German farm life. Visitors can learn about nature and local history at Spring Valley through various activities such as exploring, discovering, observing, and listening. To preserve the natural resources of Spring Valley, visitors are asked to stay on marked trails and refrain from activities that may harm the environment or disrupt other visitors.

Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley offers a unique opportunity to step back in time to the 1880s when Schaumburg was a rural German farm community. Located at 201 South Plum Grove Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, this institution serves as a museum, park, and tourist attraction. Visitors can experience a glimpse of farm life from the past by helping with seasonal farm chores, participating in family activities and games from the 1880s, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings and visiting the livestock. Authentically dressed interpreters are on hand to welcome and guide visitors through the site.