Card Sponsors Galore!
Renewal season is here again at DGHS, and we’re busy preparing for an exciting new year! We have fabulous new card designs, catchy letters, and a fantastic lineup of new […]
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Explore our Website! Discover amazing things waiting for you!
Did you know that you can take a walk through history of Downers Grove? Check it out here: History Walk Did you know we have a collection of videos available? Watch them
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Historical Highlights of Twenty-Four!
What a year! The Downers Grove Historical Society celebrated a milestone in 2024, with memberships reaching an impressive 411—a testament to the community’s enthusiasm for preserving and celebrating our town’s
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What’s In A Name?
Gilbert Avenue and Gilbert Park That’s an intriguing question! While the exact origins aren’t fully confirmed, it’s widely believed that Gilbert Avenue was named after Norman Gilbert, an early settler
Generous Donation Given in Honor of Montrew Dunham
The Downers Grove Historical Society would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the family of Montrew Dunham for their generous monetary donation made in honor of their beloved mother
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History on Tap Hits the Mark!
Downtown Downers Grove was alive with energy last Thursday as the DG Historical Society’s History on Tap pub crawlers hit the streets. The sold-out event brought together local history trivia enthusiasts
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Gostyn
After the Civil War, an influx of Catholic Polish immigrants came to Downers Grove. They lived on the east side of Downers Grove near the location of the modern-day St.
They Brought the Cemetery to Life!
A heartfelt thank you to some talented local citizens and the Paper Moon Players, a group of local youth, for bringing the stories of Downers Grove’s founders to life in
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Cemetery Face Lift
The Main Street Cemetery has been spruced up just in time for the Living Cemetery event on October 26! Two beautiful new benches now welcome visitors at the east entrance
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Mary Ellen Young Honored with 2024 Montrew Dunham Award
None of the more than 50 people who attended the Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony to honor Mary Ellen Young on October 5th were surprised by her receiving the honor. Her
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