The Downers Grove Historical Society honors individuals who have made signficant contributions to Downers Grove. One of the three awards is the Montrew Dunham Award. It was created in 2019 to recognize individuals whose significant service and contributions to the Village of Downers Grove have earned them a place in its history, following in the footsteps of noted teacher, author, historian, and community volunteer, Montrew Dunham.
(by Joyce Tumea) “A Care Bear come-to-life” could well describe Downers Grove resident Bruce Swanson, the Downers Grove Historical Society’s (DGHS) choice for the 2023 Montrew Dunham Award (MDA). “Caring”
The Downers Grove Historical Society awarded Bruce Swanson as the recipient of the 2023 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced James Dohren was the recipient of the 2022 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced Dave Humphreys was the recipient of the 2021 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
The first line of our national anthem, ‘Oh, say can you see,’ has special meaning for Dr. Floyd D. Mizener, who dedicated his life to improving vision for all age
The Downers Grove Historical Society is proud to announce the recipient of the first Montrew Dunham Award. This award has been established in memory of local historian and long time friend
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