Museum Exhibit on Sears Kit Homes
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, ILThis exhibit runs from Summer 2024 through Spring 2025.
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Elmhurst History Museum to Debut “Chicagoland Movie Palaces: A Century Of Follies & Film”
Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesLIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! ELMHURST HISTORY MUSEUM TO DEBUT “CHICAGOLAND MOVIE PALACES: A CENTURY OF FOLLIES & FILM” OPENING SEPTEMBER 6 In honor of the York Theatre celebrating 100 years of business in Elmhurst, the new exhibit will offer a nostalgic experience for movie-lovers of all ages. ELMHURST, IL (August 2024) – The Elmhurst History Museum […]
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Sears Homes Presentation
The Lytle Auditorium 4919 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove, IL, United StatesCome discover the fascinating history of Sears Kit Homes constructed in Chicagoland from 1908 to 1942. What is the reason behind Downers Grove boasting an abundance of the kit homes? Despite the rash of teardowns in the Chicago area, some of these houses have managed to survive. Discover the Sears homes that remain in Downers […]
$10
2024 Montrew Dunham Award Presentation: Mary Ellen Young
Lincoln Center 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, ILThe Downers Grove Historical Society will honor Mary Ellen Young as the 2024 Montrew Dunham Award recipient. This award was established by the Downers Grove Historical Society in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to the Village of Downers Grove have earned them a place in its history, following in the footsteps […]
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2024 Living Cemetery
Main Street Cemetery 5158 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesNo 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 […]
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History on Tap 2024
Downtown Downers Grove multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin the Downers Grove Historical Society on our 5th annual History on Tap Trivia Pub-Crawl, our annual fundraiser, through Downtown Downers Grove! With a trivia card in hand, you’ll stroll to seven local watering holes to find answers to interesting (and brand new) Downers Grove historical questions, while enjoying a 10 oz. beer, 3 oz. glass of wine, […]
$50.00
