10/10: DIY Creative Crafting: Accessories
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibit: Out of the Box: From Head to Toe, by creating some fun fashion accessories. Drop by with the family and flex your fashion finesse.
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DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States
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10/17: Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.
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10/17: Memorial Park After Dark
Memorial Park After Dark transforms Memorial Park into a lantern-lit evening experience featuring live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors, and the Spirit Trail-Bourbon Tasting. The event blends local legends, atmospheric lighting, and unforgettable nightlife in the heart of the park. Come enjoy a unique fall evening as Memorial Park comes alive after dark with lanterns, spirits, and legends.
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10/24: Smashed: A Look at DuPage County’s Worst Train Wrecks at DCHS’s Annual Meeting
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILJoin the DuPage County Historical Society for its annual meeting. Immediately following, historian Bob Goldsborough will take a look at some of the worst train wrecks to take place in DuPage since the railroads were built.
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10/31: Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.
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11/3-12/4: Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-Go
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILCreate 15 handmade Victorian holiday greeting cards. Kit includes cards, envelopes, buttons, lace, ribbon and other fun supplies. Everything you need to make beautiful homemade holiday cards! Pick-up is available November 3-December 4.
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11/5: Veteran Panel – Women’s Experiences
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILSix decorated women veterans celebrate Veteran’s Day by sharing their stories and experiences. Join us as they give a presentation about the history of women in the military and learn more about daily life for these service members.
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11/12: A City At War Chicago
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILJoin us at the DuPage County Historical Museum as Kris Habermehl speaks about how Chicagoland became a hub of wartime production during World War II. Food will be served and a cash bar will be available.
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11/21: Train Takeover at the Museum
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILCelebrate National Model Railroad Month by stopping in to see the 60-year-old model train on the lower level of the Museum. Take part in a train-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Museum. In the auditorium, there will be train crafts. Register now for this free drop-by family event.
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11/21: Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.
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12/10-12/13: Santa Express
This popular holiday train ride with Santa is just the start! Visit the DuPage County Historical Museum afterward for cookies, hot chocolate, cartoons, crafts, and more.
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12/19: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.
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1/8- 2/14: Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-Go
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILCreate 15 beautiful greeting cards. From Victorian and vintage ideas to modern creations, use provided instruction-idea sheet and your own creativity to celebrate your valentine. Pick-up is available January 8-February 14.
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1/14: Dressing History: Fashion, Culture, and Society from the 1930s to the 1990s
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILThis illustrated program explores how fashion from the 1930s through the 1990s reflected changing social values, cultural movements, and evolving ideas of elegance.
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1/22: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event.
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2/6: Victorian Valentines
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILValentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Suggested donation of $3/participant.
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2/7: Victorian Valentines
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILValentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Suggested donation of $3/participant.
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3/20: DIY Creative Crafting: Poppies for Veterans
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILPoppies became popular flowers to honor veterans during WWI. Create your own poppy craft to celebrate a veteran close to you and take a last chance visit to our exhibit Serving with Honor.
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5/15: Architectural Walking Tour
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILTour beautiful Downtown Wheaton, learning of its rich history and exquisite architecture. The tour is roughly 1.5 miles long and takes around 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather.
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6/5: Architectural Walking Tour
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, ILTour beautiful Downtown Wheaton, learning of its rich history and exquisite architecture. The tour is roughly 1.5 miles long and takes around 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather.
$5 – $15
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