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Set on a quiet, tree-lined street, the Historic Home at 4703 Saratoga Avenue is a striking example of the American Craftsman Foursquare style. With its simple square footprint, pyramidical hipped
All April long, the Downers Grove Historical Society has proudly showcased a captivating display at the Downers Grove Public Library! This eye-catching exhibit highlighted fascinating artifacts and stories from the
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
Honoring Helen Kenyon (1846-1937) March is Women’s History Month, and one Downers Grove street pays tribute to a remarkable local woman. Helen Kenyon, known as “Aunt Helen,” lived at 5427
Support our local businesses that give back to the community – and enjoy exclusive DGHistorical Society Member discounts! Each quarter, we’ll spotlight five of our sponsors. By shopping with them,
A Street Named for Challen Kelly Sievers In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, we’re highlighting a newer street in Downers Grove named after
Did you know that you can take a walk through history of Downers Grove? Check it out here: History Walk Did you know we have a collection of videos available? Watch them
What a year! The Downers Grove Historical Society celebrated a milestone in 2024, with memberships reaching an impressive 411—a testament to the community’s enthusiasm for preserving and celebrating our town’s
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
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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