Winfield’s St John Cemetery Walk October 11
Save the Date! On Friday, October 11th, join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early…
Tag: History
Read More
Winfield’s St John Cemetery Walk Friday Coming This Fall
Save the Date! On Friday, October 11th, join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early…
Chicagoland Civil War and Collector Arms Show Coming to DuPage County Fairgrounds
A massive, historical show and sale is coming to the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The Chicagoland Civil War and Collector Arms (CADA) Show and Sale will present thousands of artifacts, collectibles,…
Remembering The Old West Chicago Library
Do you fondly remember the old library? Thank you to the former resident who shared their memories about going to the old library in the 1960s and getting cozy with…
Roaring Twenties Casino Night To Benefit DuPage County Historical Museum
Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton will be the backdrop for a roaring twenties themed “Casino Night” benefiting the DuPage County Historical Museum Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 Time: 7:00-10:30 pm…
The Hispanic Tradition of Eating 12 Grapes at Midnight on New Year’s Eve
Our family has been fortunate enough to recently learn about a truly wonderful New Year’s Eve tradition from our oldest son’s girlfriend, who proudly embraces her Mexican heritage. As a…
DuPage County Forest Preserve Happenings : 1890’s Holiday Farm Tour and Winter Solstice Hike
Kline Creek Farm Holiday House Tour Dec 7-18 10 am – 4 pm House Tour: Winter Holidays in the 1890s for a guided tour of the 1890s farmhouse focusing on…
Kruse House To Host Tree-Trimming Fundraiser
Kruse House To Host Tree-Trimming Fundraiser Have you ever wanted to party in the Kruse House Museum? Well now is your chance! Join the museum for its first-ever German Christmas…
West Chicago Historical Society Presents German Ancestry Presentation at Annual Meeting
The West Chicago Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. at the Fox Community Center located at 306 Main St, in West…
34th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell This Friday
34th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell The West Chicago City Museum is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of our community as the Town of Turner on Friday, October 6th….
Ice Cream Social To Benefit Kruse House Museum
All are invited to an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 9th from noon-3pm at the Kruse House Museum located at 527 Main Street, West Chicago. A slice of homemade…
Tales Tombstones Tell
The 34th annual Tales Tombstones Tell is being hosted by the West Chicago City Museum on Friday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m. This local history event will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, 755 E. York St., West Chicago.
West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission Meeting
West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 475 Main St., West Chicago, IL. Tues. Aug 22 2023 6-8 p.m. Meeting schedule, committee agenda, Event Schedule