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Bruce, Ian and Andi at Fishel Park If you missed us at the Rotary Fest booth on June 21, don’t worry — you’ll have another chance to connect with us! The Downers Grove Historical Society will be at the Tuesday Night Concert on July 1. Stop by our booth to test your knowledge with local history […]
Explore the places and meet the people that made the history of the Township. Founded in 1839, by 1873, DuPage County was divided into nine Townships. Downers Grove Township was the largest with boundaries from County Line Road to Woodward Ave. and 39th Street to the Illinois & Michigan Canal. An area that started with four major settlements, […]
No ghosts, but plenty of ‘guest’ actors will portray early settlers buried in Downers Grove’s historic Main Street Cemetery. Portrayed by both adult and young-adult actors, our early founders, who reappear for this one day every year, will share their stories about the early pioneer days in Downers Grove. Come to the Living Cemetery on […]
SAVE THE DATE! Event Details: Save the Date: Thursday, November 13 More info to come ... check back soon
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