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Join the Downers Grove Public Library and the Downers Grove Museum to learn how to research your historic home. Learn some of the best tips and tricks for researching a historic home and gain insight into the best sources to use. Did you know that Downers Grove has 67 confirmed Sears Kit Homes and many […]
Location: Belmont Golf Club Time: Tee offs begin at 11:00 AM $28 for residents and $33 for non-residents Call 630-963-1306 for more information and to register The 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 […]
Mark your calendars for a week filled with exciting events celebrating Downers Grove’s rich history and community spirit! Visit here for details! Saturday, April 25: - Pine Hollow Golf Tournament Wednesday, April 29: - A Night at the Tivoli Saturday, May 2: - Walking the Grove family fun walk Saturday, May 2: Family Bike Ride […]
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 […]
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. Israel was born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky. In 1865, during the […]
Join us! Before Hollywood blockbusters shook theatres around the world — before the deep resonance of THX became the gold standard of cinema sound — there was a student experimenting with lights and sound at Downers Grove North High School, absorbing lessons that would forge his life's work. Tomlinson Holman would go on to collaborate with George […]
All during May! Historic downtown Downers Grove is full of history and architectural interest... much of it hidden in plain sight. The DG Historical Society and Orange & Brew invite you to explore our village and enter to win prizes during the whole month of May, 2026. How it works: Pick up a clue sheet […]
Registration: 9:00 am - day of event Departure: 9:30 am sharp Start/Return Location: Fishel Park, Southeast corner 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!
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 […]
The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Nathan Alonzo Belden as the 2026 Founder of the Year, recognizing his enduring contributions to the early Downers Grove community. A special ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at the Main Street Cemetery, where Nathan's legacy will be celebrated. See his biography here.
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 year’s special feature: a blacksmith demonstration on the Museum campus, honoring Nathan Alonzo Belden, our 2026 Founder of the Year, who was a blacksmith […]
Come visit the Historical Society's table at the Downtown Downers Grove Market this Saturday!
