Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society

10/05/2026

This little bit of mischief needs a name! We are taking suggestions, what do you think?

10/02/2026

The KVHS Museum has a spooktacular event planned for the season!

09/23/2026

In anticipation of our Paranormal Museum Tours, we created a boo-tiful window display at the Heartland bank in the old ATM space.

09/11/2026

This is the arm of a victorian oak chair. It was graciously gifted to the KVHS Museum by the Ovitz family. What creature do you think the carving is?

09/09/2026

Vendors and crafters, are you interested in some free boo-th space? 👻
Join our spooktacular experience and share your craft! 🎃
This is an outdoor event without electricity, tables can be provided upon request.
Space is limited, ☠️
make your FREE reservation early!👽
[email protected]
(815) 784-5559

09/02/2026

08/21/2026

Tucked away within a plaster ceiling for decades, this early 1940s movie bill is in superb condition! This artifact will be the star of our Crystal Theater collection!
🎥🎬🍿📽️⭐️

08/19/2026

Brought to you by the DeKalb County History Center.

08/19/2026

Museum Sneak Peek! 🍂🍁🏈🎃🦃🎄🍾🎉
In preparation for the holidays, KVHS will be featuring the DeKalb County History Center’s A Taste of DeKalb County Cookbook! Stay tuned for more tasty details!