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
Did you know that Downers Grove used to have a chapter in the Wildflower Preservation Society of America? Founded on February 8, 1921, their mission was to encourage the preservation
The Downers Grove Historical Society is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Shirley Johnson, co-owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s beloved Tivoli Theatre. The Historical Society honored
We are pleased to honor filmmaker and volunteer Jim Toth as the 2024 Historian of the Year. Each year the Downers Grove Historical Society recognizes a person who has contributed
On both February 17 and March 9, over 100 people were able to enjoy the DGHS’s latest event, the presentation of Jim Toth’s Node Films’ The Mochel Family Video at
Your first question is why is there an article about celery in the DGHS Newsletter? Well, because the 2024 Downers Grove Historical Society’s Founder of the Year, Isrel Larry Blackburn,
The Downers Grove Historical Society membership is a program with many facets. It provides discounts for paid events, grants access to membership exclusive features, as well as plenty of other
“Finding Freedom in the Grove” 10th Annual Founders Day Celebration! Since 2014 the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum have been hosting an annual event to honor
By Lois Sterba No one knows more than teachers how important it is to follow rules. But sometimes the rules need to be changed. This is a story of just
DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Isrel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Isrel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery on a plantation in Kentucky
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