Plano Historical Society - Plano, Illinois

10/19/2026

Stop by Plano Historical Society museum during Treats on the Streets this Thursday. We'll have treats and our museum (just west of the depot) will be open for viewing.

09/26/2026

Getting ready for the Plano High School Parade! Come downtown to see us and the Plano Reaper, then visit with us at our Museum afterwards!
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/20/2026

Plano Homecoming is Saturday, September 26, 2026. Come see Plano Historical Society’s 1886 Plano harvester in the parade which starts at 10:00am. Visit our museum at 4 S. West Street between 10:00am and 1:00pm.

09/20/2026

This year, First Baptist Church of Plano celebrates its 150th anniversary--a notable milestone!
Look for them in Plano's homecoming parade on September 26. They will also host a luncheon and ice cream social at the church on September 27 at noon, following worship.
Check out our article about the church's history.

4 S. West Street, Plano, Illinois

08/15/2026

Our museum at 4 N. West Street is open today from noon to 3:00pm. Stop by!
And, of course, we’re open by appointment.

06/28/2026

Plano Historical Society is part of Kendall County's scavenger hunt to celebrate the nation's 250th anniverary. Join the scavenger hunt and stop by our museum at 4 S. West Street anytime. Take a selfie with our logo on the museum door and earn points towards a prize!
We'll be open Sunday, July 5 from noon to 3pm. Come inside and see us!

06/20/2026

Our museum at 4 S. West Street will be open June 20 from noon to 3:00pm.
Stop by! And, of course, we're open by appointment.

06/06/2026

Plano Historical Society is participating in Kendall County's historic scavenger hunt this summer. Stay tuned for details.
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05/27/2026

The latest in our series of articles about longtime Plano businesses features Cooper's Home Furnishings.

4 S. West Street, Plano, Illinois