Carpenter Street
What’s In A Street Name? Many of the streets in Downers Grove are named for founders of Downers Grove. Our focus in this article is Carpenter Street, named in honor […]
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May is National Preservation Month
Our mission is to educate our citizens and visitors about the rich history of Downers Grove so there is a desire to preserve it for future generations. We believe that
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April – National Volunteer Month
Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. We greatly appreciate the dedication of our volunteers, who generously contribute
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April Showers Bring May [Wild]Flowers!
Did you know that Downers Grove used to have a chapter in the Wildflower Preservation Society of America? Founded on February 8, 1921, their mission was to encourage the preservation
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2024: Jim Toth
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce that Jim Toth has been selected to be the 2024 Historian of the Year. Upon his arrival in Downers Grove in
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, Isrel Larry Blackburn,
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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
2024: Isrel Larry Blackburn
DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Isrel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Isrel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery in Mercer County, Kentucky on
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2024 Founder of the Year Isrel Larry Blackburn
DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Isrel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Isrel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery on a plantation in Kentucky
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