Listen and ask questions of our panel of local homesteaders, and learn how you can live a self-sufficient life that is sustainable and ecologically friendly - even in the suburbs.This will be a conversational format, but if you wish to submit a question ahead of time, please include it with your registration. It will help […]
Please join us as Dr. M. Isabel (Bela) Losa Rivera of the Global Tree Conservation Program at the Morton Arboretum describes their work with other botanic gardens to help prevent the extinction of tree species. Dr. Losa Rivera will focus on oaks that are under threat from habitat loss and disease. Oaks are ecologically, economically […]
The Windy City Walkers join the Downers Grove Historical Society and other groups to celebrate Founders Day in Downers Grove with a self-paced walk with written directions and map. Start Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. A group walk will begin at 9:30 for those who wish to walk with club members.
Downers Grove Historical Society and Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance invite you to celebrate Founders Day in Downers Grove with a self-paced walk with written directions and map. Start Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. A group walk will begin at 9:30 for those who wish to walk together.
This 1 to 1 1/2 hour slow ride is designed for fun and families with young riders. The ride will end in time to honor Abigail Stearns Root (pioneer wife, farmer and DAR) at the Main Street Cemetery at 11:30. Bike check by DGBC (tire pressure, chain lube) at 9:00 AM 10 mile ride starts […]
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Downers Grove Historical Society honors Abigail Stearns Root as their 2023 Founder of the Year. The ceremony will be held at the the Main Street Cemetery in Downers Grove. She was one of many pioneer women who came west, settled here and contributed to the history of our village. She […]
Spend a spring afternoon at Country in the Park—part of the annual Downers Grove Founders Day celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more! There will also be live music - “Songs of the Civil War” at 12 & 1pm. This event is free.
Join us for a FREE Members Only Social Hour at Goldfinger Brewing! As a way for us to show our appreciation for your loyalty, the Downers Grove Historical Society is hosting a special event for its members at Goldfinger Brewing on Thursday, August 17th from 5:00-7:00 pm. A food truck will be at the brewery […]
Willis Johnson, founder of Classic Cinemas, took over operation of the Tivoli Theatre in 1977. As it so happens, the last film he saw at the Tivoli Theatre was the premiere of "History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre", the documentary about the history of the Tivoli Theatre and Johnson Family. A Celebration of Life for […]
Join the Downers Grove Park District and Downers Grove Museum for a celebration of the acceptance of the 1846 Israel and Avis Blodgett’s House into the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom!, National Park Service program, that coordinates preservation and education efforts nationwide associated with the Underground Railroad. We’ll learn more about the Network to […]
Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance is sponsoring a guided tour of this native Illinois prairie remnant with Naturalist Lance Herning. The tour will last about 1 hour. Registration is available here.
Bruce Swanson has been named the 2023 Montrew Dunham Award recipient by the Downers Grove Historical Society. "Holey" and "holy" are two words easily associated with Downers resident Bruce Swanson. He is an avid golfer who frequently plays nine holes or more, and he is known for his charitable works. As a result, the Downers […]
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