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  • First United Methodist Church Named 2026 Historic Site

    First United Methodist Church 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    Please join us as The Downers Grove Historical Society honors the  First United Methodist Church as its 2026 Historic Site

    Free
  • Poisoned!

    Poisoned! … Murder in Downers Grove

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    Lincoln Center 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

    Join us for a lurid tale with a connection to Downers Grove’s past... A gripping tale of murder, sorcery, and

    $5.00
  • Living cemetery

    2026 Living Cemetery

    Main Street Cemetery 5158 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free!

  • History on Tap 2026

    History on Tap 2026

    Downtown Downers Grove multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    Save the Date! You are cordially invited to the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 7th Annual History on Tap Trivia Pub Crawl Fundraiser. Invite your friends and have fun as you stroll through Downtown, answer all new Downers Grove historical trivia questions, and enjoy a 12 oz. beer, 4 oz. glass of wine, soft drink, or […]

    $50
  • Israel Blackburn

    The Story of Israel Blackburn at the DuPage County Genealogical Society

    Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, United States

    We have been invited to tell the life story of Israel Blackburn for the monthly meeting of the DuPage County Genealogical Society. The presentation will be held at the Wheaton Public Library. Israel was born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky. In 1865, during the Civil War, he performed garrison duty with the 124th U.S. […]

    Free