A Teacher Who Changed the Rule
By Lois Sterba No one knows more than teachers how important it is to follow rules. But sometimes the rules need to be changed. This is a story of just […]
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February 2024
2024: Israel Larry Blackburn
DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Israel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Israel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery in Mercer County, Kentucky on
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2024 Founder of the Year Israel Larry Blackburn
DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Israel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Israel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery on a plantation in Kentucky
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January Scavenger Hunt a success!
This past January, the Historical Society partnered with Orange & Brew Bottle Shop to sponsor an architectural scavenger hunt in downtown Downers Grove. Orange & Brew owner Eric Schmidt originally
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Interested in registering your home with the Historic Home Program?
The DG Park District and DG Historical Society are here for you! The DG Park District Winter Spring 2024 Recreation Guide is offering a program concerning how to go about
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