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This year is off to an incredible start, with six historic homes already recognized through the Downers Grove Historic Home Program! The Downers Grove Museum staff and Historical Society Historic […]
Historic Home Program recognizes SIX new homes! Read More »
Historical Society Explores Baseball’s Past at Member Meeting The Baked Apple provided a warm and welcoming setting for the Downers Grove Historical Society’s member meeting on Sunday, March 23. Attendees
Stepping Up to the Plate Read More »
Mark your calendars for a week filled with exciting events celebrating Downers Grove’s rich history and community spirit! See here for details! Saturday, April 26 – Pine Hollow Golf Tournament
Save the Date(s) for FoundersFest 2025! Read More »
Downers Grove Historian of the Year for 2025 Ken Lerner, born in 1956, was raised in Park Forest, Illinois, by his father, a chemist at Argonne National Laboratory, and his
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce that Ken Lerner has been selected to be the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 2025 Historian of the Year. Ken lives a
Support local businesses that give back to our community—and take advantage of exclusive discounts for DGHS members! Cadence Kitchen Good Beats. Great Eats. At the intersection of Burlington Avenue
Meet Five of Our DG Historical Society Sponsors! Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Anna Parker Paige as the 2025 Founder of the Year, recognizing her enduring contributions to the early Downers Grove community. A special ceremony
2025: Anna Parker Paige Read More »
