It’s a Grand Old/New Name
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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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
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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 »
In 2021, the Historic Home Program approved thirteen new homes in the program increasing the total to 40 homes. When added to the 40 homes that are part of the
40 Homes now Recognized as Part of the Historic Home Program Read More »
This picture of the Birth of the American Flag reminds us of June 14 the day each year we celebrate Flag Day. The Flag Resolution passed on June 14, 1777,
The Downers Grove Historical Society announces the appointment of Greg Elisha as its next Vice President. As co-chair of the Events Committee, Greg oversees the Society’s event marketing and branding
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