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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 […]
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 Grove Public Library to learn how to get started! Learn more >
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 […]
In partnership with the Downers Grove League of Women Voters, AAUW Downers Grove Area Branch is pleased to present Connie Martin as she tells the stories passed down to her […]
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 […]
