Isle a la Cache Museum

Isle a la Cache Museum documents the 18th-century fur trade through objects like beaver pelts, birch bark canoes, and reconstructed dwelling structures. The collection shows how people lived and worked at early trading posts in this area.

The site served as a storage and trading location in the 1700s for French merchants exchanging furs with Native people. The property was gradually acquired and developed as a museum starting in the 1980s.

The displays show how French traders and Potawatomi people worked and traded together during colonial times. These connections shaped how people understand the region's past.

The museum sits on spacious grounds and has regular daytime hours throughout the week. Visitors should allow time to explore both indoor exhibits and outdoor reconstructed structures.

The museum maintains a population of endangered Blanding's turtles as part of its wildlife conservation work. These reptiles are rarely seen and add an unexpected natural element to the visit.

Location: Romeoville

Website: http://reconnectwithnature.org/visitor-centers/icm

GPS coordinates: 41.63970,-88.06920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05