Reflections of Kankakee County: Stories that Shaped us Bus Tour

Saturday April 5th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at the Perry Farm
🎟️ $25 per person 

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL — History lovers, curious explorers, and anyone who enjoys discovering 

the stories behind our communities are invited to hop aboard the Reflections of Kankakee 

County: History Bus Tour, happening Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants 

will meet at Perry Farm, where they’ll board the bus for a guided journey through local history. 

The half-day guided tour will depart at 9:00 a.m. and will take participants on a curated journey 

through Bradley and Manteno, highlighting museums, murals, and meaningful local landmarks. 

The first stop will be the Bradley Historical Society Museum on Broadway, where guests will 

explore artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Bradley’s rich past. From there, the group will 

travel to the one-of-a-kind Vintage Purse Museum, a delightful collection showcasing decades of 

fashion and cultural history through handbags and accessories. Along the way, tour organizers 

hope to include additional mural and barn quilt stops to highlight the area’s growing public art 

scene. 

The bus will then head to the Manteno Historical Society to learn about the village’s history and 

its role in shaping the region. Following the museum visit, participants will enjoy lunch and a tour 

at the Manteno American Legion Post 755. 

Before returning to Perry Farm around 2:00 p.m., the tour will make a brief stop at a historic 

Catholic church in Manteno, where staff will share a short overview of its history and 

architectural significance.

Space is limited — advance registration required
Register at t btpd.org/bustrips or call 815-933-9905