Cemetery Face Lift
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 […]
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Mary Ellen Young Honored with 2024 Montrew Dunham Award
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
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DGHS Summer Recap: From Homes to Prairies
Whether your passion lies in architecture, engaging with community-minded individuals, or exploring historic sites, this summer’s lineup from the Downers Grove Historical Society (DGHS) offered a rich array of experiences.
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Become a DGHS Sponsor!
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
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Two Queen Anne Houses recently recognized as Historic Homes
We would like to welcome two Queen Anne style homes to the Historic Home Program (HHP) program. This honorary program is sponsored by both the Downers Grove Museum and the
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Israel Blackburn Lecture at the Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference
The Downers Grove Historical Society has been invited to speak at The 26th Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
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Belmont Prairie Named 2024 Historic Site
Illinois, the “Prairie State”, has one of the last historic Illinois tall grass prairies left, right here in Downers Grove. This prairie is truly one of Downers Grove’s natural treasures.
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What’s In A Name? Breasted Street
Continuing our “What’s In A Name?” series, we are highlighting Breasted Street, named in honor of Dr. James Henry Breasted (1865 – 1935). Breasted Street, located one block south of
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How Many Historic Districts Does Downers Grove Have?
With so many older buildings and homes in Downers Grove, have you ever wondered how many historic districts there are in town? The answer might surprise you: None! In 2007
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This Spring Was A Busy One For DGHS!
March roared in like a lion for DGHS with the Mochel Documentary presentation selling out twice! Following that, FoundersFest Week “Finding Freedom In The Grove” was a resounding success! Throughout
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