Events

Presented by The Downers Grove Historical Society When: Wednesday, April 5, 2020 Time: 6:30 social / 7:00 presentation Location: Emmett’s Brewing Company 5200 Main Street, Downers Grove Cost: Free Dave and Amy Gassen will give a presentation on the American Foursquare, a type of house popular from approximately 1900 to 1930. Some of the topics […]

One of the key elements for Pierce Downer when choosing a site to settle was a grove of oaks for timber and firewood. We’ll take a look at these important trees from pre-settlement to today. Discover the many ways humans, birds, animals and insects have used and treasured oaks. Heather Prince has been a part […]