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“The 1846 Blodgett House” Documentary Premiere & Tivoli Theatre Tour
May
01,
2024
6:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove
Join us for the movie premiere of History Happens Here: The 1846 Blodgett House, a documentary about the Blodgett family, their home and the underground railroad and abolitionists in Downers Grove.
Prior to the presentation of the film Jim Toth will be recognized by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the Historian of the Year 2024, an honor the society uses to recognize individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove History.
A bar/concessions stand will be open for the entire event.
Presented by: Jim Toth’s Node Films, Downers Grove Historical Society & Classic Cinemas
Location: Tivoli Theater
6:00 Doors Open / Wurlitzer Performance
6:30 Tivoli Theatre History Presentation
6:50 Presentation of the 2024 Historian of the Year Award
7:00 Underground Railroad Documentary Premiere
7:20 Intermission
7:30 Tivoli Tours – Take a Tour! [Tours are sold out, but tickets to the movie premiere are still available]
Cost:
Members: $10 with tour / Free without tour
Non-members: $20 with tour / $5 without tour [ Become a member now ]
Members' Cost:
Free without tour / $10 [Including tour]
Non-Members:
$5 – $20
Important note:
You can pay for tickets using your personal credit card. When checking out in Yapsody, simply select the “Credit Card” option [immediately below the “PayPal” option].
This event is presented by:
The Downers Grove Historical Society
info@downersgrovehistory.org
(630) 481-6164
Become a DG Historical Society member now and receive early notice of select Society events and exclusive discounts at local merchants!
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2026 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament
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2026 Founder of the Year: Nathan Alonzo Belden
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Join us for the movie premiere of History Happens Here: The 1846 Blodgett House, a documentary about the Blodgett family, their home and the underground railroad and abolitionists in Downers Grove.
Prior to the presentation of the film Jim Toth will be recognized by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the Historian of the Year 2024, an honor the society uses to recognize individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove History.
A bar/concessions stand will be open for the entire event.
Presented by: Jim Toth’s Node Films, Downers Grove Historical Society & Classic Cinemas
Location: Tivoli Theater
6:00 Doors Open / Wurlitzer Performance
6:30 Tivoli Theatre History Presentation
6:50 Presentation of the 2024 Historian of the Year Award
7:00 Underground Railroad Documentary Premiere
7:20 Intermission
7:30 Tivoli Tours – Take a Tour! [Tours are sold out, but tickets to the movie premiere are still available]
Cost:
Members: $10 with tour / Free without tour
Non-members: $20 with tour / $5 without tour [ Become a member now ]