Gilbert Avenue & Gilbert Park That’s an intriguing question! While the exact origins aren’t fully confirmed, it’s widely believed that Gilbert Avenue was named after Norman Gilbert, an early settler […]
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The Downers Grove Historical Society would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the family of Montrew Dunham for their generous monetary donation made in honor of their beloved mother
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Downtown Downers Grove was alive with energy last Thursday as the DG Historical Society’s History on Tap pub crawlers hit the streets. The sold-out event brought together local history trivia enthusiasts
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After the Civil War, an influx of Catholic Polish immigrants came to Downers Grove. They lived on the east side of Downers Grove near the location of the modern-day St.
Theodore Smith Rogers, who often went by T. S. Rogers, came to Downers Grove with his father and two brothers in 1944. He lived the rest of his life in
A heartfelt thank you to some talented local citizens and the Paper Moon Players, a group of local youth, for bringing the stories of Downers Grove’s founders to life in
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The Main Street Cemetery has been spruced up just in time for the Living Cemetery event on October 26! Two beautiful new benches now welcome visitors at the east entrance
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None of the more than 50 people who attended the Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony to honor Mary Ellen Young on October 5th were surprised by her receiving the honor. Her
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The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Mary Ellen Young as the recipient of the 2024 Montrew Dunham Award. The Montrew Dunham Award was established in 2019 by the Downers
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Whether your passion lies in architecture, engaging with community-minded individuals, or exploring historic sites, this summer’s lineup from the Downers Grove Historical Society (DGHS) offered a rich array of experiences.
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