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The Downers Grove Historical Society is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Willis Johnson, owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s beloved Tivoli Theatre on August 16. Earlier […]
Classic Cinemas founder Willis Johnson passes away Read More »
By The Downers Grove Park District – The 1846 Israel and Avis Blodgett house has been accepted into the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom! The Network to Freedom is
1846 Blodgett House Accepted into National UGRR Network to Freedom Read More »
By the Downers Grove Park District – The Downers Grove Museum received a “Superior Achievement” award for Building/Site Preservation from the Illinois Association of Museums (IAM) for the restoration of
DG Museum Receives IAM Award for 1846 Blodgett House Restoration Read More »
Incorporated in 1893, it was first known as the Chicago Golf Club, then the Belmont Country Club, then the Downers Grove Golf Course…and now the recently renamed Belmont Golf Club
It’s a Grand Old/New Name Read More »
After several years of COVID restrictions, the Downers Grove Historical Society was happy to once again present the Living Cemetery program on October 22, 2022. This annual event honors the settlers
Living Cemetery is Alive & Well! Read More »
Our annual Membership Meeting took place last month. In addition to getting a financial update and hearing about the various projects and events we are working on, members also voted on revised
A DGHS Docuseries by Jim Toth While I hadn’t grown up in Downers Grove, I have lived and raised my two children here for nearly a decade now. Within that
History Happens Here: The Mochel Family Read More »
As we toast the new year it’s time to make our resolutions. The membership committee’s resolution is to launch an awesome renewal campaign. So as you start the new year,
The Historic Home Program is a partnership between the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum. The program’s mission is to preserve the history of our community’s architecture
Find Out the History of Your Home Read More »
On November 10, 2022, Main Street Downers Grove was filled with participants from our 3rd annual History on Tap pub crawl. Over 225 participants enjoyed beverages at each of the
History on Tap Serves Up Another Round of History & Fun Read More »
