On both February 17 and March 9, over 100 people were able to enjoy the DGHS’s latest event, the presentation of Jim Toth’s Node Films’ The Mochel Family Video at […]
Mochel Family Video Presentation – Sold Out . . . TWICE! Read More »
Your first question is why is there an article about celery in the DGHS Newsletter? Well, because the 2024 Downers Grove Historical Society’s Founder of the Year, Israel Larry Blackburn,
Growing Celery in Downers Grove? Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society membership is a program with many facets. It provides discounts for paid events, grants access to membership exclusive features, as well as plenty of other
Members Save at Local Businesses! Read More »
“Finding Freedom in the Grove” 10th Annual Founders Day Celebration! Since 2014 the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum have been hosting an annual event to honor
By Lois Sterba No one knows more than teachers how important it is to follow rules. But sometimes the rules need to be changed. This is a story of just
A Teacher Who Changed the Rule 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 »
This past January, the Historical Society partnered with Orange & Brew Bottle Shop to sponsor an architectural scavenger hunt in downtown Downers Grove. Orange & Brew owner Eric Schmidt originally
January Scavenger Hunt a success! Read More »
The DG Park District and DG Historical Society are here for you! The DG Park District Winter Spring 2024 Recreation Guide is offering a program concerning how to go about
Interested in registering your home with the Historic Home Program? Read More »
With the new year upon us, we thought we’d take a look at 2023 from a numbers perspective because … you know … history.
Thanks to Tom and Marlene Schroder, the American Foursquare at 4815 Forest Avenue is now recognized by the Historic Home Program. This house becomes the 81st house and 8th American
Pelling House Becomes Latest American Foursquare Recognized as Historic Home Read More »
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