Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley


Categories
ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC & PROFESSIONAL
Hours:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00pm. Museum hours vary. See www.ppfv.org for details.
Driving Directions:
See www.ppfv.org for details.
About Us
Preservation Partners (PPFV) is a non-profit that, since 1974, promotes heritage education and historic preservation in the Tri-Cities. PPFV operates the Durant-Peterson House and Sholes Schools Museums at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles and the Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden at the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva. Furthermore, we are a resource to property owners, city officials, and the public on historic structures and districts.
Events
Concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden
- Concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden featuring The Chicago Koto Group, Friday, June 20, 2025, 5 PM.
- Friday Jun 20, 2025
Adventure 1872 - A Day in the Country
- History adventure camp for kids entering 3rd through 6th grades on July 8, 2025, 9-11AM. Registration required.
- Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Treasure Hunt at Fabyan
- Solve codes and riddles to find the “treasures” left by the Colonel & Nelle Fabyan!
- Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Pickle Palooza!
- Join us for an afternoon of old-timey pickling fun! We will supply everything you need. One jar of pickles per family, please.
- Sunday Jul 27, 2025

Riverboat History Cruise
- St. Charles Illinois Paddlewheel Riverboat History Cruise about the St. Charles dam.
- Wednesday Jul 30, 2025