Museums
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Historian to portray suffragettes in ‘Women Who Dare’ at the Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 23, 2025 10:05 pm - Historian and actress Jessica Michna will present "Women Who Dare" at the Glen Ellyn History Center on Aug. 2, telling stories of women's suffrage leaders.
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Island adventures: Former mayor recalls childhood escapades on Fox RiverJul 23, 2025 10:41 am - Former St. Charles Mayor Fred Norris shares memories of a small island in the Fox River, once used by workers at a nearby piano factory for picnics and by local kids for play and fort-building.
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Lombard Historical Society hosting Victorian-themed garden partyJul 21, 2025 1:05 pm - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a Victorian Garden Tea Party on July 26 featuring summertime refreshments, Victorian games, and crafts.
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Geneva History Museum to host historic home tour
Jul 17, 2025 12:31 pm - The Geneva History Museum is hosting an historic home tour of four houses and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in the downtown historic district, which offers a rare opportunity to walk through the houses.
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Cantigny’s Voyage en France returns with French market, art and performancesJul 16, 2025 5:34 pm - Cantigny's annual Voyage en France offers a day of French-inspired fun and cultural celebration, featuring a French market, art activities, performances, and photo opportunities.
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Mount Prospect Historical Society to hold bingo night with a twistJul 16, 2025 10:32 am - Upcoming events at the Mount Prospect Historical Society include a family bingo night and a dried flower lantern class.
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Explore agricultural history at Elmhurst museum’s Family Farm Fest on July 13Jul 09, 2025 11:32 am - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting the free Family Farm Fest on July 13, featuring petting zoo, games, music, and more to celebrate “Acre: Our Farming Heritage” exhibit.
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Museum unveils historic 1903 map offering glimpse of McHenry County’s pastJul 02, 2025 9:29 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum has introduced a 15-foot x 15-foot reproduction of a 1903 map, allowing visitors to explore the county's history in an interactive way.
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Best Bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, music and fireworksJul 01, 2025 12:24 pm - The Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks, Aurora’s Paramount welcomes home-town ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and Bridgeview celebrates world culture at World Fair US.
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Barrington to celebrate Fourth of July — and 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White HouseJun 30, 2025 11:05 am - Barrington’s Fourth of July celebration will include the usual traditions of a parade, fireworks and brat tent, as well as a special open house to mark the 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White House.
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