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SUMMARY:Preserving the History of Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Is your home more than 50 years old?\nIs your home and/or its history worth preserving?\nIf either of these questions interests you\, then you don’t want to miss this FREE educational event! Join us for “Preserving The History of Your Home” to learn about two unique historic preservation programs available in Downers Grove. \nThe Village of Downers Grove will be presenting its Landmarking Program\, while the Downers Grove Historical Society will present the honorary Historic Home Program. \nThere will also be plenty of time reserved to answer your questions. \nRegister Now!\nRegistration is free\, click here!
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/preserving-the-history-of-your-home/
LOCATION:Lincoln Center\, 935 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:The Story of Israel Blackburn at the Schaumburg Township District Library
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited to tell the life story of Israel Blackburn at the Schaumburg Township District Library. \nIsrael was born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky. In 1865\, during the Civil War\, he performed garrison duty with the 124th U.S. Colored Infantry in Kentucky. Blackburn moved his family north to DuPage County\, Illinois\, and settled in Downers Grove shortly after the war. He became a respected member of the community and\, within a few years\, in 1873\, was one of the 38 founding signers of the Incorporation Papers for the new Village of Downers Grove. \nIn this presentation\, genealogist\, local historian\, and Downers Grove Historical Society President Marty Acks\, will tell Israel’s story by following the large trove of archival material that documents many aspects of his unique life. \nRegistration details will follow. There is no charge for this presentation. \n 
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/israel-blackburn-a-journey-from-slavery-schaumburg/
LOCATION:Schaumburg Township District Library\, 130 South Roselle Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60159-0567\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Living Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome to the Living Cemetery on October 24th and take a walk through time. This event is fun and educational for all ages\, and no registration is required. \nFree to the public!
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/2026-living-cemetery/
LOCATION:Main Street Cemetery\, 5158 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Story of Israel Blackburn at the DuPage County Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIsrael was born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky. In 1865\, during the Civil War\, he performed garrison duty with the 124th U.S. Colored Infantry in Kentucky. Blackburn moved his family north to DuPage County\, Illinois\, and settled in Downers Grove shortly after the war. He became a respected member of the community and\, within a few years\, in 1873\, was one of the 38 founding signers of the Incorporation Papers for the new Village of Downers Grove. \nIn this presentation\, genealogist\, local historian\, and Downers Grove Historical Society President Marty Acks\, will tell Israel’s story by following the large trove of archival material that documents many aspects of his unique life. \nRegistration details will follow. There is no charge for this presentation. \n 
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-story-of-israel-blackburn-for-at-the-wheaton-library/
LOCATION:Wheaton Public Library\, 225 N. Cross St.\, Wheaton\, 60187\, United States
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