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Registration: 9:00 am - day of event Departure: 9:30 am sharp Start/Return Location: Fishel Park, Southeast corner (by Emmett’s) All ages are welcome for this FREE family-friendly event! Join us on this slow bicycle ride around the historic neighborhoods of Downers Grove. This is just one of many fun FoundersFest events... learn more here!
The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Anna Parker Paige as the 2025 Founder of the Year, recognizing her enduring contributions to the early Downers Grove community. A special ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 2025, at the Main Street Cemetery, where Anna’s legacy will be celebrated, including a plaque dedication […]
Spend a spring day at Country in the Park -- part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850's pioneer-era games and more! This event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, Exhibits and Live Music! Parking: Additional Parking is available at the new Civic Center parking lot (1 block […]
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 […]
Come join us at the Downers Grove Public Library to explore the places and learn about the people who made the history of Downers Grove Township. Founded in 1839, by 1873, DuPage County was divided into nine Townships. Downers Grove Township was and still is the largest with boundaries from County Line Road to Woodward Avenue and 39th […]
Is your home more than 50 years old? Is your home and/or its history worth preserving? If either of these questions interests you, then you don’t want to miss this FREE educational event! Join us for “Preserving Your Home and Its History” to learn about two unique historic preservation programs available in Downers Grove. The […]
Join us in celebrating the incredible Lisa Rasin, who is being honored as the 2025 Montrew Dunham Award recipient by The Downers Grove Historical Society. Lisa is a true force of nature, whose tireless dedication and countless contributions have left an indelible mark on our community. From volunteering with the Downers Grove Rotary Club and Chamber630, and […]
Please join the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Library on October 14 when the Historical Society will honor the Library as its Historic Site of the Year. This special date is the 110th anniversary of the library. Guests will have an opportunity to walk around and view displays, including historical photos and […]
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 […]
Now with more trivia! Open to the Public — Tickets are selling FAST! You are cordially invited to the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 6th 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 […]
With friendly gratitude, the Historical Society wants to show our appreciation to our valued members by hosting a social and informative historical presentation with live entertainment this year. Date: Saturday January 17, 2026 Location: Belmont Golf Club | 2420 Haddow Ave, Time: 1-3pm The Program: Entertainment will be provided by a live Vintage Jazz Ensemble! Board […]
Location: Belmont Golf Club Time: Tee offs begin at 11:00 AM $28 for residents and $33 for non-residents Call 630-963-1306
