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SUMMARY:Forester's Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:A group walk through Hoopers Hollow Park highlighting a variety of trees including a mix of mature and newly planted trees. Characteristics\, interesting facts and bark and structure identification tips will be discussed along with planting suggestions for homeowners yards.  Greg Soltwisch\, Downers Grove Village Forester will host and narrate the walk as well as invite questions from attendees. \nRegister for this event at greenergrove.org (no deadline).
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/foresters-tree-walk/
LOCATION:Hoopers Hollow\, 1810 Chicago Avenue\, Downers Grove\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,FoundersFest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greener Grove":MAILTO:info@greenergrove.org
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SUMMARY:Israel Blackburn: A Journey From Slavery to Founder of Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are reprising this presentation on the life of Israel Blackburn. In case you missed this talk last year at the Downers Grove Library\, we  have been invited to the Helen Plum Library in Lombard for this talk. \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. \nClick here to register on the Helen Plum Library website. There is no charge for this presentation. \n 
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/israel-blackburn-presentation/
LOCATION:Helen Plum Library\, 411 S Main Street\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Plum Library (Lombard%2C IL)":MAILTO:https://www.helenplum.org/contact
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SUMMARY:Family Bike Ride 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration: 9:00 am – day of event\nDeparture: 9:30 am sharp\nStart/Return Location: Fishel Park\, Southeast corner \n\nAll ages are welcome for this FREE family-friendly event! Join us on this slow bicycle ride around the historic neighborhoods of Downers Grove. \nThis is just one of many fun FoundersFest events…learn more here!
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/family-bike-ride-2026/
LOCATION:Fishel Park\, 1036 Grove St.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,FoundersFest
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SUMMARY:Walking the Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration is 9:00 am to 11:00 am. You may choose from: (1) Guided Group walk begins at 9:30 a.m. (Registration at 9:00 a.m.) or (2) Self-guided walk can take place anytime. Two routes are offered – 3 miles and 6 miles. The Guided Walk is a relaxed pace\, group walk. The self-guided walk is at your own pace. The walk route includes downtown\, neighborhoods\, and parks throughout Downers Grove. Registration is day of\, on-site. \nSponsored by Windy City Walkers.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/walking-the-grove-2/
LOCATION:The Downers Grove Museum\, 831 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,FoundersFest
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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
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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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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