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Built between 1928 and 1930, the Strong Castle was the summer home of Walter Strong and family. This 80-year-old building is designed to represent a traditional Tudor-style manor house. It boasts 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and a secret passage or two. The tour includes information about the Strong family, the process of building their castle, and brief touches of depression era history. Attendees also get a glimpse into castle structure and medieval life. After the tour we will enjoy a lunch of fried chicken/chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted veggies, and dessert. Weather permitting, we will have time to explore the grounds. Transportation is by Park District bus. Extensive walking is involved with this trip. To enter the tower, many stairs are involved. Registration deadline is March 26 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.