From Swamp to Park: Patriots Park
It is hard to believe that this beautiful park was once just a piece of swamp land in Downers Grove. The story of when it was transformed into Patriots Park […]
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Looking Back at the Civic Center as the Village Moves Forward
The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved plans for a new civic center complex. This seems to be a natural time to look back at how the current buildings on
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2021: Marilyn Ludwig
They have “appeared” in Downers Grove’s notable Main Street Cemetery just once a year in the fall for several years now, although their graves are there year-round. “They” are some
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The David Klein House
This farmhouse is representative of an old New England Home. David Klein was an immigrant from Alsace, France and had 9 children lived in the house and farmed 997 acres
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The Edward Wooten House
This Centennial Home was one of five homes on the west side of Downers Grove that were recognized under the Downers Grove Historical Society Centennial Home Program, that were demolished
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‘Following my passion.’ Gassen takes helm of Downers Grove Historical Society
By Samantha Malone, Shaw Local Media – The Downers Grove Historical Society continues to write its own history as it transitions from one president to another, with Amy Gassen being
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2021: Dave Humphreys
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced Dave Humphreys was the recipient of the 2021 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
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Downer Burial Ground
History of Downer Burial Ground Located on a small piece of ground that once was part of the original land owned by Pierce Downer, the founder of Downers Grove,
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William S. Carpenter House Approved As Historic Home
The home at 5234 Lyman was originally built by William Sheldon Carpenter & his wife Martha. William was the youngest child of Henry & Martha Carpenter who were among the
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History on Tap Trivia Pub Crawl is Coming Back Bigger and Better than Before
We’re excited to announce that the planning of this event has already begun. Our team is busy working on ways to include more stops and more trivia. Mark your calendars
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