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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 »
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 »
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, we’re remembering Downers Grove’s own Fred Faulkner Lester — a Navy Corpsman whose bravery at the Battle of Okinawa during World War
Meet one of Downers Grove’s own heroes this Veterans Day. Read More »
Built in 1931, the home at at 4425 Wilson Avenue has recently been accepted in the Downers Grove Historic Home Program. The house is a beautifully restored Tudor Revival home
Leuschner House Joins Downers Grove’s Historic Home Program Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Public Library partnered to honor the library’s original Carnegie Library site as the 2025 Historic Site at a special ceremony on
Carnegie Library Plaque Unveiling Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society is entering a new chapter in leadership while honoring the contributions of the past. After serving as president for nearly four years, Amy Gassen is stepping down
Downers Grove Historical Society Welcomes New Leadership Read More »
Drew Street — A One-Block Legacy with a Big Story Tucked into the north side of Downers Grove, Drew Street may be just one block long, but its name carries
What’s In A Name? Drew Street Read More »
The Historic Home located at 5427 Main Street is one of the oldest homes in Downers Grove. The structure was built as the Baptist Church’s parsonage in 1865. The home
“The Parsonage” Recognized as Historic Home Read More »
