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Our annual Membership Meeting took place this past Saturday at the Belmont Golf Club, one of our recognized Historic Sites. A special thank-you to the club for hosting the event. […]
Jazz, Tacos, and Town History: An Afternoon to Remember at Our Membership Meeting Read More »
Downers Grove Historical Society President Marty Acks will be the featured speaker at the January meeting of the Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI), sharing the story of
Marty Acks to Speak on Israel Blackburn at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Read More »
Forging a Future in Downers Grove Plans are heating up for FoundersFest2026. This week-long series of events will highlight Downers Grove’s history with many family-friendly events that mix learning and
Save the Date! FoundersFest 2026 – April 25 – May 2 Read More »
When Nathan Belden, a blacksmith and farrier from New York, and his wife Fannie headed west in 1844 to reunite with friends and settle in Cherry Valley, Illinois, he never
2026 Founder of the Year Read More »
Interest in researching and preserving Downers Grove’s historic homes continues to grow! In 2025, thirteen homes were approved for Historic Home status – the most ever approved in one year. Congratulations to
Five More Homes Added to the Historic Home Program Recently! Read More »
Once again it’s time to renew your membership with the Downers Grove Historical Society. As you renew you will receive a fancy new membership card that will entitle you to
It’s Membership Renewals Season Again! Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce that three additional homes have been officially approved through the Historic Home Program, each representing a unique piece of our village’s
Three More Homes Historic Homes Approved! Read More »
Venard Road Venard Road sits in the north section of Downers Grove, its South end beginning at Ogden Avenue and winding its way north. As it stretches northward, it skirts
Downtown Downers Grove was full of excitement last Thursday as the Downers Grove Historical Society hosted its annual History on Tap event. The lively pub crawl brought together local history
Cheers to Another Successful History on Tap Pub Crawl! Read More »
