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CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

THE MUSEUM The Museum was opened in 2016 as a tribute and concerted effort to document the rich history of Orland Park. Located in old Village Hall, 14415 Beacon Ave., the Museum features a small space for rotating exhibits, space for various permanent displays, office space for staff and volunteers, a small stage for presentations, and storage space for permanent 3-dimensional, textile, and archival collections. The Museum falls under the Recreation and Parks Department and is staffed by one full-time employee, augmented by the Museum Development Advisory Board and a group of dedicated volunteers. The Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00a – 3:00p.

Volunteer cleaning a historic document in the Museum’s collection.

STELLWAGEN FARM The Village acquired Stellwagen Farm in 2002 and continues to work with the Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation to maintain the historic integrity of the property. The farm, featuring a farmhouse, windmill, barn with silo and 10 outbuildings, is used for tours, programs and special events, including the vintage baseball game and Civil War event. Programs are offered from May – October. Approximately 47 acres are leased to a local farmer, who plants soybeans, corn and other crops on a rotating basis. In 2020, structural concerns caused the closure of the farmhouse until it could be stabilized. This work is anticipated to be completed in 2023. BOLEY FARM Boley Farm features several outbuildings, many of which are beyond repair and scheduled to be razed. The Village recently contracted HPZS to evaluate Boley, Stellwagen and the Humphrey House. This historic site is currently used as a passive site. From July through October, a local farmer hosts a farm stand in the main barn. The farm stand will continue operations in 2023.

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