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Society Events
Oct
10,
2026
Poisoned! ... Murder in Downers Grove
Lincoln Center
Join us for a lurid tale with a connection to Downers Grove’s past... A gripping tale of murder, sorcery, and criminal justice in turn-of-the-century Chicago, “Poisoned” is the fascinating true...
Oct
24,
2026
2026 Living Cemetery
Main Street Cemetery
No ghosts, but plenty of ‘guest’ actors will portray early settlers buried in Downers Grove’s historic Main Street Cemetery. Portrayed by both adult and young-adult actors, our early founders, who...
Nov
12,
2026
History on Tap 2026
Downtown Downers Grove
Join us for the Historical Society's 7th Annual History on Tap Trivia Pub Crawl Fundraiser. Invite some friends and have fun as you stroll through Downtown, answer all new Downers...