• The Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in DuPage and Beyond

    Oak Brook Village Hall - The Dean Room 1200 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    The Oak Brook Historical Society, in collaboration with the Oak Brook Public Library, proudly presents a compelling discussion on The Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in DuPage and Beyond as part of the Society’s esteemed Audrey Muschler Memorial Speaker Series. Reception to follow.

    Free!
  • History, Prizes & More at the July 1 Tuesday Night Concert!

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free!
  • Happy Birthday, James Breasted: Lecture

    Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL

    Celebrate the 160th birthday of Dr. James Henry Breasted, distinguished Downers Grove native who helped excavate King Tut's tomb and inspired Indiana Jones! Learn more >>

    Free
  • Tapestry Multicultural Festival

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    Celebrate the vibrant threads that make up our community at TAPESTRY, a lively afternoon of music, culture, and connection! Enjoy free live performances from talented artists, interactive cultural activities, delicious […]

    Free
  • A Night at the Carnegie

    Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL

    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. […]

    Free!
  • 2025 Living Cemetery

    Main Street Cemetery 5158 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free!
  • History on Tap 2025

    Downtown Downers Grove multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $50
  • How to Research Your Local History

    Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL

    Interested in doing research about your family history, your historic home, or about general local history and don't know where to start? Join the Downers Grove Museum at the Downers […]

    Free
  • Annual Member Meeting & Social

    Belmont Golf Club 2420 Haddow Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

    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 […]

    FREE Members Only