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Our village is now part of the Liberty Tree project a movement to have Liberty Trees planted all over America to celebrate the 250th birth of America. The Liberty Tree, […]

From humble beginnings in log cabins to its beautiful 1928 sanctuary, First United Methodist Church has been part of Downers Grove’s story since 1836. The congregation first gathered in log

Three Revolutionary Figures Honored by Downers Grove Street Names As Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, we’d like to look at three familiar Downers Grove

The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce the addition of two remarkable residences to its Historic Homes Program: the Charles D. Faulkner, Jr. House at 1247 Hawthorne Lane

Founders Fest 2026 was a wonderful week of events celebrating Downers Grove history and its preservation. The first event was the Pine Hollow Golf Tournament. The Downers Grove Historical Society

An Exciting and Memorable Evening Celebrating History and Innovation An unforgettable evening of history, storytelling, and hometown pride unfolded at the Tivoli Theatre as the Downers Grove Historical Society welcomed an enthusiastic audience for

The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove. Museum are pleased to announce the recognition of the historic home at 4926 Saratoga Avenue as part of its Historic Home

The Historical Society has named Nathan Alonzo Belden as the 2026 Founder of the Year. Belden will be recognized at a special ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2,

The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Rich Kulovany as their Historian of the Year, recognizing his long-standing commitment to historic preservation and community service. A lifelong connection to Downers Grove began when his family