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May 2020
Depot Museum Opens for the Season
Check the addition to the Railroad Street diorama and other display updates.
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Summer History Lecture Series
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Find out more »Historical Museum Opens for the Season
Come and see the entirely redone family history flip book, new arrivals in the Homestead display, the Croatian history and the upstairs gallery
Find out more »July 2020
50/50 Raffle at 4th of July Parade
The 50/50 raffle adds excitement to the 4th of July parade every year. In 2019 the lucky winner took home over $7,000 – and the Historical Society benefited as well. Tickets are on sale until the parade begins.
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Find out more »Historical Society Historic Home Gala
The fourth Historical Society Historic Home Gala is scheduled for July 27 (Monday), 2020. The evening begins a 4:00 P.M. and concludes at 7:00 P.M. Guests will tour the former summer home of Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly as well as the boathouse and other smaller buildings. The event begins with a champagne welcome and includes a lavish hors d'oeuvre buffet and several beverage stations. There will be live music and installations of historic photos. The grounds will be staged with…
Find out more »August 2020
Summer History Lecture Series
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Summer History Lecture Series
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