The Irving Heartt House to be Replaced with 3-Story Multi-Family Building Last month, the DG Village Council unanimously approved the demolition of The Irving Heartt House for construction of a […]
902 Maple Avenue Soon to be History Read More »
March roared in like a lion for DGHS with the Mochel Documentary presentation selling out twice! Following that, FoundersFest Week “Finding Freedom In The Grove” was a resounding success! Throughout
This Spring Was A Busy One For DGHS! Read More »
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
2024 Founder of the Year Israel Larry Blackburn Read More »
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
Interested in registering your home with the Historic Home Program? Read More »
By many media outlets – Willis Johnson, owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s Tivoli Theatre passed away on August 16th. Earlier this year, the Historical Society honored Willis and
Classic Cinemas founder Willis Johnson passed away August 16 Read More »
By Shaw Local Media – “History Happens Here, The Tivoli Theatre,” a documentary about the Downers Grove Landmark, will premiere in a single-night screening May 2. The documentary is co-produced
Documentary to Salute Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove Read More »
By Lisa Marie Farver, Downers Grove Patch – The Downers Grove Historical Society has planned six days of fun, informative events to celebrate Founders Day 2023. A petting zoo, a wildflower
Petting Zoo, Wildflower Walk Planned For Founders Day In Downers Grove Read More »
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
‘Following my passion.’ Gassen takes helm of Downers Grove Historical Society Read More »
By F. Amanda Tugade, Shaw Local News Network – DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Historical Society just launched an app to help visitors of the Main Street Cemetery learn more about
App guides visitors to historic Main Street Cemetery in Downers Grove Read More »
By Downers Grove Park District – On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Downers Grove Park District Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to rename the Annex at the Downers Grove Museum
Board Renames Downers Grove Museum Annex After Montrew R. Dunham Read More »
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