Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
Cantigny Park opened to the public in 1958. It is home to:
- The First Division Museum, dedicated to the history of the “Big Red One,” the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Many exhibits are interactive and all of them provide fascinating insights about America’s military, past and present.
- Cantigny Gardens, created in 1967 by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp. Nearly 30 acres of display gardens, theme plantings and statuary render exceptional beauty in all seasons.
General Information: (As of publication - check the website for up-to-date information)
- Generally open February through December (10 am to 3-5 pm)
- Free admission to the museum and gardens
- Picnic ground and restaurant on site
- Parking: $5.00 weekdays $15.00 weekends
The posted coordinates will bring you to the Cantigny Military Park.
Logging Option A:
- A picture of a sign that has:
- Your caching name
- Date of visit
- One of the many tanks on display in the background
- Include yourself in the picture if you'd like, but it’s not required
- Photograph must be after publication date
Logging Option B:
- A picture your smiling face with one of the many tanks on display in the background
- Photograph must be after publication date
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