John Deere Historic Site
Demonstrations
Watch live blacksmith demonstrations in a replica of John Deere’s original shop. Learn how he created the first commercially successful steel plow — and changed the world of agriculture forever.
Tours
Tour the original John Deere family home and get an intimate glimpse of pioneer life in 1836. Explore rooms as the Deere family would have known them, furnished with household items that show how pioneers cooked, cleaned, bathed, and spent their leisure hours.
Artifacts
Stand in the exact location where John Deere forged the first self-scouring steel plow. Explore the site, view excavated artifacts, and listen as Deere himself describes how he built a thriving manufacturing business.
Plan Your Visit
Free Admission
Because we’re proud of our heritage and encourage everyone to share in our storied history, each John Deere Attractions Site is open to the public and completely FREE.
Hours
Open April–October
Sun: 1pm–5pm
Mon: Closed
Tues: 1pm–5pm
Wed–Sat: 9am–5pm
Closed Easter Sunday
Closed July 4th
Contact us
John Deere Historic Site
8334 South Clinton Street
Grand Detour (Dixon), IL 61021
Phone: (815) 652-4551
Email Us
Experience Deere Digitally
The free interactive John Deere mobile guide – Visit John Deere – features audio tours, photos, video, selfie filters, and more. Discover virtual reality experiences at the John Deere Pavilion, John Deere Historic Site, John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, and John Deere World Headquarters, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at artifacts, documents, and art from the company archives.
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