The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park invites visitors to a special holiday attraction honoring Colonel McCormick’s philanthropic legacy.
McCormick House will feature seven “Community Trees,” each decorated for Christmas by a different local nonprofit organization. The area charities were invited to participate because their missions involve issues or causes that were important to Robert McCormick during his career and life at Cantigny.
Each participating organization receives a $2,500 grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. They also collect 100% of optional donations made by museum visitors, who are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree. The agency whose tree gathers the most votes receives an additional $2,500. The Foundation commits $20,000 annually to the program.
The chosen non-profit agencies recall Colonel McCormick’s passion for community service. Tree decorators in 2018 are:
Parking at Cantigny is $5 per vehicle (free for members).
Phone: 630.668.5161
2018/11/16 - 2018/12/30
Additional time info:
McCormick House hours in November and December are 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday-Sunday, with visits by free guided tour. The museum is closed on Mondays and during the holiday season will close November 22-23 and December 24-25.
The museum is closed on Mondays and during the holidays will close November 23-24 and December 24-25.
The Community Trees exhibit ends on Sunday, December 30, Cantigny Park’s final day of 2018 operations.
McCormick House at Cntigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189