October 16th, 2020
322 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 762-0885
kval-nfp.org
KVAL provides exhibit opportunities for members at several area venues including the Northern Illinois Art Show held yearly in June on the Sycamore Courthouse Lawn, Holiday Arts and Crafts Market in November at the old Train Depot in Sycamore, an Affordable Art Sale ...read more
October 16th, 2020
211 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-3100
BlueMoonBikes.com
Blue Moon Bikes owner Rod Griffis has been an antique bicycle collector for more than a decade. He actively collects antique bikes, and Schwinn Stingrays are his specialty. Rod's collection is word-renowned for its completeness and authenticity. His extensive collection features Schwinn Stingrays ...read more
October 16th, 2020
103 E. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-2500
SycamoreLibrary.org
Although the Sycamore Public Library did not open its doors until 1892, we can trace its roots back to 1875 when a Chautauqua Scientific Circle was formed in Sycamore. Once members had completed the course, they established the Athena Literary Society in order ...read more
October 16th, 2020
407 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-3456
DiscoverSycamore.com
October 16th, 2020
26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)762-3603
Tours by appointment
northgroveschool.org
North Grove School, 3 miles northwest of Sycamore, was built in 1878 by the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church as a parochial and Sunday school. Pupils of diverse ethnic backgrounds learned their lessons in Swedish, even several years after the DeKalb County public school ...read more
September 11th, 2012
1730 N. Main Street
815.895.5762
dekalbcountyhistory.org
The DeKalb County History Center has a large archival collection. Most requested resources include genealogical materials, information about property, general business records, but there is much more.
The Museum houses a significant artifact collection which reflects daily life and special events in DeKalb County history. Highlights include textiles, ...read more
September 11th, 2012
103 East State Street, Sycamore
815.895.7271
joinerhistoryroom.org
The Joiner History Room is the DeKalb County Archives. The historical materials date back to the hand written minutes of the first session of the County Commissioners in 1837. As there has never been a fire to destroy any of the county valuable historical files, they ...read more