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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“True Daughter” Elizabeth Hartwell Rich to be Honored
Oak Hill Cemetery 5500 Glenview Ave, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesBuried in Lot 81 in Oak Hill Cemetery is a “True Daughter” a title given by the Daughters of the American Revolution to someone whose father fought in the American Revolutionary War. At 11:00 on September 14, 2024 this plaque will be dedicated on the grave of Elizabeth Hartwell Rich by the Downers Grove Chapter […]
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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, ILMary Ellen Young On Saturday, October 5th, the Downers Grove Historical Society will honor Mary Ellen Young with the 2024 Montrew Dunham Award. Please join us for a reception in her honor: Henry Breasted Auditorium Lincoln Center 1-3 pm Please register for this free event here: https://forms.gle/9e2gNoLm7HqU7xrL7
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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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