Get to know Colonel George Fabyan and his wife Nelle!

Duration

1 hour

About

Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and how he customized the Villa to suit them. See the mummy, samurai suit, shark, and other taxidermy specimens. Discover the mysteries behind acoustic levitation. Learn about Elizebeth Smith-Friedman and her trailblazing code-breaking research during WWI and WWII.

This hour-long guided walking tour of the Fabyan Villa will answer your questions about the Fabyans. It will explore both stories of the Fabyan Villa and provide an in-depth look at the people who lived and worked on the Riverbank Estate.

More info

• The Japanese Garden is also open on Wednesdays, Saturdays*, and Sundays from 12-3pm.
• There are five steps up to the Fabyan Villa door, and a flight of stairs up to the second floor.
• Accessible parking can be provided if you call our office at 630-377-6424.

*NOTE: The Garden is closed for private events on some Saturdays. Check those dates here.