Lane K. Newberry
Lane K. Newberry was born in 1896 near Fort Madison, Iowa. He was an artist who wanted to preserve history by painting and was at the height of his career […]
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2024
Tivoli Theatre Co-Owner Passes Away
The Downers Grove Historical Society is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Shirley Johnson, co-owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s beloved Tivoli Theatre. The Historical Society honored
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Jim Toth Announced as 2024 Historian of the Year
We are pleased to honor filmmaker and volunteer Jim Toth as the 2024 Historian of the Year. Each year the Downers Grove Historical Society recognizes a person who has contributed
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Mochel Family Video Presentation – Sold Out . . . TWICE!
On both February 17 and March 9, over 100 people were able to enjoy the DGHS’s latest event, the presentation of Jim Toth’s Node Films’ The Mochel Family Video at
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Growing Celery in Downers Grove?
Your first question is why is there an article about celery in the DGHS Newsletter? Well, because the 2024 Downers Grove Historical Society’s Founder of the Year, Israel Larry Blackburn,
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Members Save at Local Businesses!
The Downers Grove Historical Society membership is a program with many facets. It provides discounts for paid events, grants access to membership exclusive features, as well as plenty of other
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FoundersFest 2024
“Finding Freedom in the Grove” 10th Annual Founders Day Celebration! Since 2014 the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum have been hosting an annual event to honor
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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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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