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 […]
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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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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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Interested in registering your home with the Historic Home Program?
The DG Park District and DG Historical Society are here for you! The DG Park District Winter Spring 2024 Recreation Guide is offering a program concerning how to go about
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