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In case you get tired of beaches, vacations, and other adventures, come see the Downers Grove Historical Society! This summer we will be attending several events around town including a
Come See Us This Summer! Read More »
This Thursday we’re bringing Downers Grove history to life at O’Neill Middle School’s Multicultural Festival from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Stop by our booth where we will be showing off
Come Join Us at the O’Neill Multicultural Festival on February 26th! Read More »
Mark Your Calendars! Save the date: Saturday, October 4, 2025! Join us in celebrating the incredible Lisa Rasin, who is being honored as the 2025 Montrew Dunham Award recipient by
Lisa Rasin to be Honored with 2025 Montrew Dunham Award Read More »
Mark your calendars for a week filled with exciting events celebrating Downers Grove’s rich history and community spirit! See here for details! Saturday, April 26 – Pine Hollow Golf Tournament
Save the Date(s) for FoundersFest 2025! Read More »
Illinois, the “Prairie State”, has one of the last historic Illinois tall grass prairies left, right here in Downers Grove. This prairie is truly one of Downers Grove’s natural treasures.
Belmont Prairie Named 2024 Historic Site Read More »
On Wednesday evening, over 350 people gathered at the historic Tivoli Theatre to see the newest documentary, The 1846 Blodgett House, by Jim Toth of Node Films. Jim produced the
Tivoli Premiere an Impressive Success Read More »
This year the Downers Grove Historical Society is making great strides in the membership department. One area in which we’re working extra hard is business memberships. Historically (pardon the pun)
Forging New Connections Read More »
Were you unable to attend the History on Tap event? Do you wish you could have tested your knowledge with the trivia questions? Well it’s not too late! Let’s see
Take the 2023 Trivia Quiz Read More »
The sun was shining, and fall was in the air as scores of Downers Grove residents came to experience the “Living Cemetery” event on October 21. They experienced a community
Main Street Cemetery recently “came to life” at annual “Living Cemetery” Read More »
On November 10, 2022, Main Street Downers Grove was filled with participants from our 3rd annual History on Tap pub crawl. Over 225 participants enjoyed beverages at each of the
History on Tap Serves Up Another Round of History & Fun Read More »
