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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:

May 04, 2024

1846 Blodgett House Plaque Presentation

1846 Blodgett House
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May 04, 2024

Founder of the Year Ceremony: Isrel 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:

Jul 24
The History of Avery Coonley School
Sep 05
Preserving Your Home & Its History
Sep 21
Sears Homes Presentation
Oct 26
2024 Living Cemetery

Other Events:

Jul 24

The History of Avery Coonley School

Avery Coonley School
Aug 24

Belmont Prairie Dedication

Belmont Prairie at Gelwicks Park
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Jul 24
The History of Avery Coonley School
Aug 24
Belmont Prairie Dedication
Sep 05
Preserving Your Home & Its History

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