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Past Historical Society Events

Oct 05, 2024

2024 Montrew Dunham Award Presentation: Mary Ellen Young

Lincoln Center
Free
Sep 21, 2024

Sears Homes Presentation

The Lytle Auditorium
$10
Sep 14, 2024

“True Daughter” Elizabeth Hartwell Rich to be Honored

Oak Hill Cemetery
Free
Sep 06, 2024

Secrets of Hidden Lake Documentary Premiere

Glen Briar Park at the Butterfield Park District
Sep 05, 2024

Preserving Your Home & Its History

Another Round Bar & Grill
Free
Aug 24, 2024

Belmont Prairie Historic Site Dedication

Belmont Prairie at Gelwicks Park
Free
Jul 24, 2024

The History of Avery Coonley School

Avery Coonley School
$5 – $15
Jul 02, 2024

Museum Exhibit on Sears Kit Homes

Downers Grove Museum
Free
May 04, 2024

1846 Blodgett House Plaque Presentation

1846 Blodgett House
Free
May 04, 2024

Founder of the Year Ceremony: Israel Blackburn

Main Street Cemetery
Free
May 04, 2024

Walking the Grove

Downers Grove Museum
$4.00
May 03, 2024

Country in the Park

Downers Grove Museum
May 01, 2024

“The 1846 Blodgett House” Documentary Premiere & Tivoli Theatre Tour

Tivoli Theatre
$5 – $20
Apr 30, 2024

Setting the Record Straight: What Caused the Civil War

Downers Grove Public Library
Free
Apr 27, 2024

Farm to Table: Heirloom Gardening

Downers Grove Museum
$16.00
Apr 27, 2024

Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament

Belmont Golf Club
$26.00
Apr 27, 2024

Lyman Woods Wildflower Walk

Lyman Woods Interpretive Center
Mar 09, 2024

Mochel Video Encore & Member Meeting

Alter Brewing
$5.00
Feb 17, 2024

The Mochel Family Video

Alter Brewing
$5.00
Jan 02, 2024

Downtown Scavenger Hunt!

Orange & Brew Tap Room & Bottle Shop
Free
Nov 09, 2023

2023 History on Tap

$45
Oct 21, 2023

2023 Living Cemetery

Main Street Cemetery
Free
Oct 07, 2023

2023 Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony

Lincoln Center
Free
Sep 25, 2023

Belmont Prairie Wildflower Walk

Belmont Prairie Illinois Nature Preserve
Free
Sep 23, 2023

Celebration of 1846 Blodgett House Acceptance into Network to Freedom

Downers Grove Museum
Free
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