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FEATURED
Nov 29
Bubbly Side of Life
You're invited to join the Historical Society for a special presentation of  "Notable Women of Downers Grove.” Enjoy an intimate conversation about the women who helped shape Downers Grove [and...
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 09
Betty Cheever Council Chambers at the Downers Grove Civic Center

Share your artifacts!

Send us digital images of your Downers Grove artifacts, along with any pertinent information such as where you found it or what you know about it, and we’ll share it with the community as part of this collection. It can be old photos, personal items, memorabilia, letters, discarded items, etc. The odder or more interesting the better!

Historic Adventures for You in Downers Grove!

Take the Downtown History Walking Tour

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Historic Home Program

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Timeline of Early Downers Grove

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Main Street Cemetery

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Society Awards:

Historian of the Year:
Montrew Dunham Award:
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