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Renewal season is here again, and we’re busy preparing for an exciting new year! We have fabulous new card designs and a fantastic lineup of new card sponsors. And oh, […]
Card Sponsors Galore! Read More »
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
Historical Highlights of Twenty-Four! Read More »
Gilbert Avenue & 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
What’s In A Name? Gilbert Avenue & Gilbert Park Read More »
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
History on Tap Hits the Mark! Read More »
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
Cemetery Face Lift Read More »
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
Mary Ellen Young Honored with 2024 Montrew Dunham Award Read More »
In 2024, we launched a Membership Card Sponsorship program, where local businesses offer a perk to our members. In return, their logo is featured on the back of the DG
Become a Membership Card Sponsor! Read More »
On Wednesday evening, over 350 people gathered at the historic Tivoli Theatre to see the newest documentary, The 1846 Blodgett House, by Jim Toth of Node Films. Jim produced the
Tivoli Premiere an Impressive Success Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Shirley Johnson, co-owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s beloved Tivoli Theatre. The Historical Society honored
Tivoli Theatre Co-Owner Passes Away 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 »
