Visit Cantigny in Wheaton, the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson Colonel Robert R. McCormick, who were publishers of the Chicago Tribune. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the gardens on a guided tour in the morning and then a picnic lunch in the park. In the afternoon, stop at the Visitors Center for a short film of the history of Cantigny followed by a self-guided tour of the engrossing exhibits at the 1st Division Museum. Colonel Robert R. McCormick was a World War I veteran of the First Division of the US Army, known as the Big Red One. No institution other than the Chicago Tribune was dearer to him. Start your journey with the history of the Big Red One, America's most storied division, in World War I and continue to the modern day. Head outside again to see the wondrous collection of tanks and artillery pieces dating back from World War I to Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Includes picnic lunch, tour, fees, and transportation.
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