With so many older buildings and homes in Downers Grove, have you ever wondered how many historic districts there are in town? The answer might surprise you: None! In 2007
March roared in like a lion for DGHS with the Mochel Documentary presentation selling out TWICE! Following that, FoundersFest Week “Finding Freedom In The Grove” was a resounding success! Throughout
Avery Coonley School is the only property in Downers Grove listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historical Society is proud to offer you a rare opportunity
What’s In A Street Name? Many of the streets in Downers Grove are named for founders of Downers Grove. Our focus in this article is Carpenter Street, named in honor
17 years ago, in 2007: George W. Bush was President. Illinois Senator Barack Obama launched his campaign for President. The Tesla Roadster debuted. Apple sold its first iPhone. Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable
On Wednesday evening, over 350 people gathered at the historic Tivoli Theatre to see the newest documentary, The 1846 Blodgett House, by Jim Toth of Node Films. Jim produced the
Our mission is to educate our citizens and visitors about the rich history of Downers Grove so there is a desire to preserve it for future generations. We believe that
This year the Downers Grove Historical Society is making great strides in the membership department. One area in which we’re working extra hard is business memberships. Historically (pardon the pun)
Two of the most unique monuments in the Main Street Cemetery are the stones for the Wells family. John Manning Wells born in 1848 and died in 1932. Born in
Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. We greatly appreciate the dedication of our volunteers, who generously contribute
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