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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 […]

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

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

It is hard to believe that this beautiful park was once just a piece of swamp land in Downers Grove. The story of when it was transformed into Patriots Park

The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved plans for a new civic center complex. This seems to be a natural time to look back at how the current buildings on

The home at 5234 Lyman was originally built by William Sheldon Carpenter & his wife Martha. William was the youngest child of Henry & Martha Carpenter who were among the

We’re excited to announce that the planning of this event has already begun. Our team is busy working on ways to include more stops and more trivia. Mark your calendars

On May 18th, the Main Street Cemetery Agreement between the Village and the Historical Society was renewed by the Village Council for another 10 years. This agreement, dating from 2000,