Museums
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Terry Lynch’s ‘Haunted History’ comes to Glen Ellyn Oct. 25Sep 30, 2024 7:22 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is getting into the Halloween spirit as actor and historian Terry Lynch presents his “Haunted History” program on Friday, Oct. 25. Duri...
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Literary connections: A focus on books at this year’s Bluff City Cemetery WalkSep 18, 2024 10:01 am - The 37th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk on Sept. 21-22 is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gail Borden Public Library. The Elginites selected have an association to either literacy, books, or Gail Borden. Each portrayal will include suggestions on what that Elginite’s favorite book might have been.
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DuPage County Historical Museum welcomes Chicago legend Geoffrey BaerSep 16, 2024 5:27 pm - Geoffrey Baer, the Emmy Award-winning host of “Chicago By Boat” will weave entertaining tales of DuPage County history on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Elgin History Museum exhibit celebrates Elgin Symphony’s 75th anniversarySep 11, 2024 2:00 pm - An exhibit exploring the history of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens Friday, Sept. 13, at the Elgin History Museum.
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Elgin’s ‘Brown Bag’ series to offer ‘A Brief History of Immigration to the United States’Sep 11, 2024 12:26 am - The Elgin Area Historical Society’s “Brown Bag Lunch Series” continues at noon Thursday, Sept. 12, with “A Brief History of Immigration to the United States” with Edward Bates.
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Best Bets: Follow a butterfly’s journey at Morton Arboretum, laugh it up at Second CitySep 10, 2024 6:08 am - Looking for something to do this week? Learn about a butterfly’s journey at the Morton Arboretum, see Lyric Opera’s season opener “Rigoletto,” laugh it up at The Second City’s newest show and experience Iceland by air at Flyover at Navy Pier.
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From Barbie to Scooby's to Jefferson v. Adams: Special programs complement ‘Instantly Iconic’ exhibits at DuPage museum this fallSep 09, 2024 11:50 pm - This fall, the DuPage County Historical Museum's new “Instantly Iconic” exhibits highlight DuPage County’s rich history of presidential encounters, iconic childhood toys, and coming-of-age experiences.
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Will history look kindly on our use of natural resources?Sep 09, 2024 12:18 pm - Des Plaines History Center director Kurt Begalka shares thoughts on how controlling invasive species can help preserve natural resources, such as Lake Michigan.
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Lisle Heritage Society to host 40th annual ‘Depot Days’Sep 06, 2024 11:50 pm - On Sept. 14-15, Lisle Depot Days will be brimming with activities and demonstrations that entertain and educate visitors of all ages about local history.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst exhibitions celebrate movie houses, public artSep 04, 2024 8:49 am - New exhibitions honoring historic movie houses and public art open at two Elmhurst museums; the Fiestas Patrias Festival returns to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park; and blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays the suburbs this week.