BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downers Grove Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Downers Grove Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dghistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downers Grove Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20251204T190420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180213Z UID:20445-1777075200-1777161599@dghistory.org SUMMARY:2026 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Location: Belmont Golf Club\nTime: Tee offs begin at 11:00 AM \n$28 for residents and $33 for non-residents \nCall 630-963-1306 for more information and to register\nThe Belmont Golf Club (est. 1892) and the Downers Grove Historical Society have teamed up to bring you the 47th annual Pine Hollow Open. All golfers 18 years of age and up are eligible to compete in this 9-hole stroke play event. Hosted by DG Historical Society & Park District URL:https://dghistory.org/event/pine-hollow-tourney-2026/ LOCATION:Belmont Golf Club\, 2420 Haddow Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,FoundersFest,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/golf-tourney-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20250502T142500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T223225Z UID:19342-1763053200-1763071200@dghistory.org SUMMARY:History on Tap 2025 DESCRIPTION:Now with more trivia!\nOpen to the Public — Tickets are selling FAST!  \nYou 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 oz. beer\, 4 oz. glass of wine\, soft drink\, or an appetizer\, at all five crawl locations. Plus\, you’ll get a bonus ticket you can use at any location. Top off the evening at Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar for our legendary after-party. Turn in your completed trivia card for six chances to win gift cards from one of our participating venues. All this is included in the ticket price.  \nNet proceeds support the mission and programs of the Downers Grove Historical Society.  \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 13\nTime: 5-10 pm\nPrice: $40 Members; $50 Non-members\nClick here to become a member and receive discounted pricing and early notice on future Historical Society events. (Memberships good until 2027.) \nPub Crawl: 5-9 pm at Ballydoyle\, Cadence Kitchen\, Cellar Door\, Orange & Brew\, and Wasabi. \nAfter-Party & Raffle Drawings: 9-10 pm: Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar. Light food will be served at no additional cost\, plus a cash bar will be available. There will be six gift card prizes awarded at the After-Party. (Winners must be present when your name is called.)\nCheck in: Select your desired check in location at time of purchase. Pick up your drink/food tickets at the venue you selected. Once you have checked in\, you may visit the venues in any order you prefer.\nPayment: We use Yapsody for ticket sales. During the checkout process\, after you click on the blue “Pay with PayPal” button\, you will be given the option of paying via Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. (You do not need to be a PayPal member.)  \n\n\n“Day of” Instructions:\nThe event starts at 5:00pm. You may check in anytime between 4:45-6:30pm* \nAgenda for the evening:\n4:45-6:30 pm\nCheck-in at the location on your Yapsody ticket. You can find your ticket by searching your email inbox for “Yapsody ” Your ticket(s) is an attachment to that email. You can either print out that attachment with its QR code\, or have the attachment open on your phone when you check in. \nAn event volunteer in a navy blue t-shirt will give you your trivia card and a set of six\, color coded drink/appetizer venue tickets. You can use one ticket at each location\, and the gold bonus ticket can be used at any location of your choice. \n5:00-9:00 pm\nYou can start your pub crawl at any of the five locations and proceed in any order you prefer. Search for trivia answers at each venue and answer each question on your card. \n9:00-10:00 pm\nAfter-Party at Gatto’s: Your completed trivia card will serve as your ticket to enter. Turn in your completed card and enjoy some light food. Beverages will be available for purchase. There will be six gift card prizes awarded at the After-Party. (Winners must be present when your name is called.) \nIf you have any questions\, please text or call Amy Gassen (630) 390-9883\, or email us at info@dghistory.org. \nHave a wonderful time!\n* Must be 21 to participate. ID is required to show proof of age.\n* Liquor establishments have the right to refuse service to anyone who appears to be intoxicated URL:https://dghistory.org/event/history-on-tap-2025/ LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove\, multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Fundraiser,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HOT-2025-hero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20250703T211955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T174847Z UID:19576-1759582800-1759586400@dghistory.org SUMMARY:Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony: Lisa Rasin DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom volunteering with the Downers Grove Rotary Club and Chamber630\, and championing causes with the Downers Grove area FISH Pantry\, to board positions with the Indian Boundary YMCA and the Economic Development Corporation\,  Lisa’s generosity knows no bounds. Her “make it happen” attitude has driven countless fundraisers\, community events\, and charitable initiatives\, brightening the lives of so many. \nRegistration is CLOSED.\nThank you for your enthusiastic response to the Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony honoring Lisa Rasin. The event has reached full capacity and registration is now closed. We look forward to celebrating with all who have registered. URL:https://dghistory.org/event/mda-lisa-rasin/ LOCATION:Lincoln Center\, 935 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lisa-rasin-banner-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20250517T193935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T204141Z UID:19378-1755943200-1755946800@dghistory.org SUMMARY:History of Downers Grove Township DESCRIPTION: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 Street to the Illinois & Michigan Canal. An area that started with just four major settlements\, Downers Grove\, Hinsdale\, Clarendon Hills and Fullersburg\, now includes nine villages. Each one of these villages has a story of its own.  Whether you’re a local history buff or just curious about the past\, this event is sure to offer something for everyone.  Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about the rich heritage of Downers Grove Township! \nYou must register!\nThis event is FREE and is now open to the General Public! Registration in advance is required.\n(Historical Society members receive private\, early bird notification when registration opens for our events.) URL:https://dghistory.org/event/township-history-2025/ LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/township-banner.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20241205T010512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T183002Z UID:15622-1746036000-1746048600@dghistory.org SUMMARY:A Night at the Tivoli! DESCRIPTION:Please join us…\nFor A Night at the Tivoli\, our annual fundraiser event\, which kicks off with an organist performance followed by a presentation on the history of the Tivoli Theatre. \nHistorian of the Year honored!\nKen Lerner\nThe Downers Grove Historical Society will be presenting the 2025 Historian of the Year award to Ken Lerner who is being honored for his decades-long involvement in preserving the Village’s natural and architectural heritage. “Historian of the Year” is an award that the Society uses to recognize individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove History. \nDocumentary Premiere!\nDr. Dieter M. Gruen\nAttendees will then be among the first to see a new Downers Grove documentary! The Historical Society is partnering with Jim Toth of Node Films to premiere his new documentary titled Change: A Warming Warning which tells the fascinating life story of one of Argonne National Laboratory’s renowned scientists\, Dr. Dieter M. Gruen. This compelling film follows the life of this 102-year-old Downers Grove resident\, including his escape from Nazi Germany as a teenager\, to being recruited to the WWII Manhattan Project and how he ended up working at Argonne and settling in Downers Grove. This documentary culminates with his groundbreaking contributions to the next generation of solar power. \nSchedule of events:\n6:00-6:30 pm: Check-in and organ performance by Taylor Trimby\n6:30-6:45 pm: History of the Tivoli presentation by Steven Margison\n6:45-7:00 pm: Presentation of the Historian of the Year Award to Ken Lerner\n7:00-7:15 pm: Film introduction and Dr. Dieter M. Gruen presentation\n7:15-8:25 pm: Film premiere\n8:25-9:30 pm: Reception \nBar and concessions stand will be open during the event. \n URL:https://dghistory.org/event/night-at-the-tivoli-2025/ LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,FoundersFest,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event-hero-rev8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20250317T145157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161121Z UID:18952-1746036000-1746045000@dghistory.org SUMMARY:Historian of the Year for 2025 Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we honor Ken Lerner as the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 2025 Historian of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove history. Ken will be recognized on Wednesday\, April 30th as a part of the Historical Society’s “A Night at the Tivoli” event. The event is open to the public but registration and tickets are required. VISIT HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. URL:https://dghistory.org/event/historian-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,FoundersFest,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event-hero-lerner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20241021T213115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T161700Z UID:17729-1745665200-1745694000@dghistory.org SUMMARY:2025 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Location: Belmont Golf Club\nTime: Tee offs begin at 11:00 AM \n$27 for residents and $31 for non-residents \nCall 630-963-1306 for more information and to register\nThe Belmont Golf Club (est. 1892) and the Downers Grove Historical Society have teamed up to bring you the 47th annual Pine Hollow Open. All golfers 18 years of age and up are eligible to compete in this 9-hole stroke play event. Hosted by DG Historical Society & Park District URL:https://dghistory.org/event/2025-pine-hollow-open-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Belmont Golf Club\, 2420 Haddow Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,FoundersFest,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event-hero-FF-golf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20240123T203509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T222749Z UID:15612-1731603600-1731621600@dghistory.org SUMMARY:History on Tap 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the Downers Grove Historical Society on our 5th annual History on Tap Trivia Pub-Crawl 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\, soft drink\, or an appetizer (new this year) at all seven venues. (No need to eat before you come.) Then top off the evening by turning in your completed trivia card at Another Round\, where they will be serving their delicious pizza\, at our legendary after-party. You will have seven chances to win a gift card from one of the 7 participating locations. All this is included in the ticket price. (Net proceeds fund the various programs of the Historical Society.) \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 14\nTime: 5-10 pm\nPrice: $40 Members; $50 Non-members (Click here to become a member to receive discounted pricing on this and future DGHS events. New annual memberships and renewals run through 2025.)\nCrawl 5-9 pm: Ballydoyle\, Cadence Kitchen\, Cellar Door\, Gatto’s\, Pierce Tavern\, Orange and Brew\, and Wasabi.\nAfter-Party & Raffle Drawings 9-10 pm: Another Round (Winners do not need to be present to win).\nCheck in: Select the venue where you would like to pick up your drink/food tickets when you purchase them. (First come\, first served.)\nPayment: Yapsody will give you the option of paying for tickets via Debit/Credit Card or PayPal during the check out process. (You do not need to be a PayPal member to pay by Debit or Credit card\, but you will need to click on the “Pay with PayPal” button first.)\n\nSOLD OUT!\nParticipating Locations: URL:https://dghistory.org/event/history-on-tap-2024/ LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove\, multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Fundraiser,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/branded-banner-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20240709T213507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T145045Z UID:17266-1728133200-1728140400@dghistory.org SUMMARY:2024 Montrew Dunham Award Presentation: Mary Ellen Young DESCRIPTION:The 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 of noted teacher\, author\, historian\, and community volunteer\, Montrew Dunham. \nYoung is recognized for her many contributions to Downers Grove through her focus on improved local childhood education and childhood mental health.  She has been and continues to be an active volunteer in many local not-for-profit and civic organizations that bring a deeper connection and a sense of community to Downers Grove residents. \nThe public is invited to meet and learn about this remarkable woman at a ceremony when she will be honored – 1 p.m. Sat.\, Oct. 5\, in the James Henry Breasted auditorium at Lincoln Center\, 935 Maple Ave. in Downers Grove. The event is free and open to the public\, please register below. \nTo register for this free\, click here.\nFor more information\, contact us. URL:https://dghistory.org/event/2024-montrew-dunham-award-presentation-mary-ellen-young/ LOCATION:Lincoln Center\, 935 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MDA-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T110000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20240229T215542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T145054Z UID:15999-1726912800-1726916400@dghistory.org SUMMARY:Sears Homes Presentation DESCRIPTION:Come 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 Grove and neighboring communities\, along with tips on how to recognize them. We are pleased to welcome back Lara Solonickne\, a local expert and a well-received lecturer on this popular topic. \nBe among the first to visit the Lytle Auditorium!\nNow’s your chance to visit the Lytle Auditorium! “What’s that?” you might wonder. It’s the new building right across from the Belmont Metra stop in Downers Grove. You might remember it as the “Lego building” during construction\, thanks to the multicolored Tyvek that made it look like a stack of Legos when seen from Belmont Avenue. For more details\, visit their website: thelytleauditorium.com. \nAbout the Presenter\nLara Solonickne is the creator of the Sears Homes of Chicagoland website www.sears-homes.com. She is an architecture enthusiast who enjoys uncovering the hidden stories behind old houses. She holds a degree from Northwestern University. \nSee the museum exhibit!\nBe sure to also check out the Sears Kit Homes of Downers Grove exhibit at the Downers Grove Museum. Downers Grove has a great deal of confirmed Sears Kit Homes\, 68 as a matter of fact. Many of the examples here in town have made it nearly to or exceeded the 100-year mark. This new exhibit will explain how these homes were ordered\, delivered and built. The centerpiece will be framed examples of Sears Kit Homes that still stand in Downers Grove. Visitors can also explore original advertisements\, floor plan options\, and the prices people originally paid for these homes. \nIt’s a temporary exhibit so you’ll want to see it soon! \nSOLD OUT!\nTo be added to the wait list:click here URL:https://dghistory.org/event/sears-homes-presentation/ LOCATION:The Lytle Auditorium\, 4919 Belmont Rd.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event-hero-sears.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T040540 CREATED:20240328T211213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T172153Z UID:16797-1725561000-1725568200@dghistory.org SUMMARY:Preserving Your Home & Its History DESCRIPTION:Do you live in a home that’s more than 50 years old?\nDo you feel the history of your home\, or the actual home itself\, is worthy of preserving?\nIf either of these options interest you\, then you don’t want to miss this FREE educational event: “Preserving Your Home And its History” to learn about the two Downers Grove historic preservation programs. \nThe Village of Downers Grove will be presenting their Landmarking Program\, while the Downers Grove Historical Society will present the Historic Home Program. \nThere will also be plenty of time reserved to answer your questions. \n6:30 pm – Social\n7:00 pm – Presentation \nMark your calendar! Free to the public!\nDinner and drinks will be available for purchase. \nSOLD OUT!\nTo be added to the wait list\, click here. URL:https://dghistory.org/event/hhp2024/ LOCATION:Another Round Bar & Grill\, 5141 Main St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515 CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,registration-tickets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event-hero-landmarking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR