History
Fischer Farm is believed to be one of the oldest remaining homesteads in the county. The Fischer family established their home around the year 1836. Through the years, they built barns and then a large farm house in 1919. The land just north of the cabin has been left untouched and is valued for its original seedbeds. This unchanged landscape is what settlers peered upon when they arrived in the area. Fischer Woods is a rare forest preserve with the remnants of prairie, wetland and woodland ecosystems.
Present Day
Today, Fischer Farm is used in a variety of ways, all centered around bringing people out and keeping the history of the farm alive. The farm hosts special events, provides tours of the facility, features camps and programs to connect youth to the outdoors, and provides a place for people to host outings and events.
Hours
| Grounds Open Daily |
Dawn to Dusk |
| Farmhouse and Select Buildings |
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Special Events |
Hours Vary |
Admission is free, donations are accepted.
Tours/Field Trips
Guided Tours Book a tour at Fischer Farm to learn about a family who left their mark in Bensenville. Walk back through time as we explore our buildings that date back to 1836 and our grounds that were home to the Native Americans before the Fischers even knew it existed. You will surely leave our museum with wonder and knowledge of the importance of the Fischer family and what they accomplished throughout their time here.
Field Trips Bring the class to Fischer Farm for a day at the farm! Meet the animals, visit the gardens and explore nine historic buildings, including the 180-year-old log cabin, the 104-year-old farm house and pre-civil war barns. Options are available for lunch onsite and for field trip variation.
Supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Illinois History
Topics covered:
Agriculture, Animals, Culture, Families, Farming, History, Heritage, Illinois history, Plants, Sustainability
Contact info:
Name: Katrina Frank
Phone: 630-834-3152
Email: kfrank@bvilleparks.org
Community Supported Agriculture
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, where community members become shareholders by purchasing a share of the Fischer Farm harvest. Each week, shareholders will be able to pick up a share of the freshly harvested produce! Harvest season starts in mid-June and continues through October. Sign up for a bi-weekly or weekly share!
How it works:
1. Pick an appropriate share plan. Print the form and send with a check to the farm, or email the form to Cshiel@bvilleparks.org and call with credit card information. Payments (with the signed form) can also be made directly at the farm or at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street in Bensenville.
2. After signing up for a share of the harvest, Fischer Farm will send a notification of receipt along with information about what to expect next.
3. Expect to receive a pre-season e-newsletter with exciting information about the upcoming season as well as ongoing email communications.
4. Once the season begins, a weekly newsletter will be sent the day before picking up CSA shares at the farm. Pick-up will be on Thursdays with the shares available through Sunday.
5. Shareholders will receive a FREE, reusable cooler tote to transport their CSA share each week! Forgot it? No problem. Shares will be packed in a brown paper grocery bag.
6. Please read the F.A.Q. sheet for information regarding how to gift a share to someone else when on vacation.
7. Enjoy Fisher Farm fresh food!
CSA Inquiry Form CSA Share Purchase Form CSA FAQs
