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Educational Programs

Events are planned throughout the year to help increase the appreciation of our history, and our historic architecture, and to just have some fun.

Past educational events:

February 01, 2025

Israel Blackburn: A Journey From Slavery to Founder of Downers Grove

Downers Grove Public Library
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October 26, 2024

2024 Living Cemetery

Main Street Cemetery
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October 05, 2024

2024 Montrew Dunham Award Presentation: Mary Ellen Young

Lincoln Center
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September 21, 2024

Sears Homes Presentation

The Lytle Auditorium
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September 14, 2024

“True Daughter” Elizabeth Hartwell Rich to be Honored

Oak Hill Cemetery
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September 05, 2024

Preserving Your Home & Its History

Another Round Bar & Grill
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July 24, 2024

The History of Avery Coonley School

Avery Coonley School
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July 02, 2024

Museum Exhibit on Sears Kit Homes

Downers Grove Museum
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May 04, 2024

1846 Blodgett House Plaque Presentation

1846 Blodgett House
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May 04, 2024

Founder of the Year Ceremony: Israel Blackburn

Main Street Cemetery
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May 04, 2024

Walking the Grove

Downers Grove Museum
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May 01, 2024

“The 1846 Blodgett House” Documentary Premiere & Tivoli Theatre Tour

Tivoli Theatre
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April 30, 2024

Setting the Record Straight: What Caused the Civil War

Downers Grove Public Library
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April 27, 2024

Farm to Table: Heirloom Gardening

Downers Grove Museum
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April 27, 2024

Lyman Woods Wildflower Walk

Lyman Woods Interpretive Center
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March 09, 2024

Mochel Video Encore & Member Meeting

Alter Brewing
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February 17, 2024

The Mochel Family Video

Alter Brewing
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May 06, 2023

Lyman Woods Wildflower Walk

Lyman Woods
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March 09, 2023

The Architectural Styles of Downers Grove

Another Round Bar & Grill
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April 28, 2022

Oaks in the Grove

Downers Grove Recreation Center
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April 05, 2020

The History and Significance of the American Foursquare

Emmett’s Brewery Company
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Upcoming Educational Events:

Apr 29
Making Soap - In Celebration of FoundersFest

Other Events:

Mar 23

Annual Member Meeting & Social

The Baked Apple Breakfast Company
Apr 26

2025 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament

Belmont Golf Club
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Mar 23
Annual Member Meeting & Social
Apr 26
2025 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament
Apr 29
Making Soap - In Celebration of FoundersFest

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Downers Grove Historical Society
(630) 481-6164‬ [email protected]
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