Naper Settlement

Naper Settlement is located in Naperville Illinois at 523 S. Webster Street. It’s an outdoor history village museum that has 30 historical buildings and structures documenting the history of the settlement of Naperville Illinois from the founding of the town in 1831 through the 20th century. Many of the buildings were moved there from their original locations and refurbished in a style fitting the period or replicated. It was established in 1969 on 12 acres of land given to the City of Naperville in 1936 by Caroline Martin Mitchell.

It is operated by the Naperville Heritage Society in partnership with the City of Naperville. With a commitment to the community and a focus on the future, the Naperville Heritage Society collects, documents, preserves and supports the history of Naperville Illinois to present day.

Pre-Emption House Visitor Center 1860s
Blacksmith Shop 1880s


Stonecarver’s Shop 1880s
Naperville Heritage Society
Log House 1830s
Naper Haight House 1860s
Church Bell 19th Century
Firehouse 1870s
Paw Paw Post Office
Halfway House
Carriage House 1860s
Martin Mitchell Mansion 1890s
Martin Mitchell Mansion
Bandstand 1890s
Century Memorial Chapel 1870s
In front of the Chapel
Chapel Interior
Stained Glass in the Chapel
Century Memorial Chapel
Chapel Interior
Meeting House/ Tavern 1840s
Meeting House/ Tavern
Law Office Display in the Visitor Center
Pre-emption House display showing President Lincoln on the roof giving a speech

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    1. Thanks Suzette. I think you’d enjoy it. We should go there on a nice weather day! There’s a restaurant nearby at the Riverwalk.

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