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Fur Trade Secrets

Fur trade secrets program

Experience bartering sessions at an 18th century trading post and learn about Native American and voyageur relations.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$38 ($76 out of county)
Grade Level: 
3-4
Learning Standards: 
13B, 15A,D, 16C,E, 17,C,D, 18B
Length (time): 
1 hour
Number of People: 
30 people/group max
When Offered: 
Year-round
Location: 

Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda

Lake County Discovery Museum
Wauconda
Get Directions: Google Maps

The Lake County Discovery Museum features hands-on exhibits about Lake County history, nature and picture postcards. Changing special exhibitions feature topics such as art, nature, history and popular culture. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Visit the museum website for more information.

The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve in southwest Lake County. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 176 west of Fairfield Road. Follow signs to the Lake County Discovery Museum. The museum's address is 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda, IL 60084.

Too busy to stop by the Museum Shop? Order a Memory Packet for each student in your group and provide a souvenir of their field trip experience. To order call, 847-968-3321.
  • Mastodon Packets: $1.50 each (postcard, pencil and a mastodon tatoo)
  • Lakewood Packets: $2.00 each (postcard, pencil and an arrowhead)
  • Explorer Packets: $2.75 each (postcard, pencil and a nature activity book)