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SUMMARY:3/21: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club
DESCRIPTION:Train SaturdaysMarch 21 | 1:30-3:30P* | DuPage County Historical Museum\n*3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers Club Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! \nThe 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.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/3-21-train-saturdays-extended-for-explorers-club/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251210T170927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T170946Z
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SUMMARY:2/25:  Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground RailroadWednesday\, February 25 | 7-8P | Museum Auditorium | FREELearn the connections of Negro Spirituals that signaled and aided freedom seekers as they headed to Canada. \nPowerful\, sacred songs that derived from the heart of the antebellum enslaved Africans were melodic outflowing of religious expression\, passion\, and the hope to be free. Negro spirituals\, as originated in America\, tell of sorrow\, trials and tribulations\, secrecy and hiding\, and hope for a sense of community. \nJoin Connie as she explains the connections of plantation songs\, or Negro Spirituals with meanings and interpretations of lyrics of some songs used in regions of the South that signaled a multiple of signs and tips that aided freedom seekers as they headed to Canada. \nRegister Now
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/2-25-hidden-messages-in-negro-spirituals-on-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:DuPage County Historical Museum,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251002T173833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173833Z
UID:3526-1771680600-1771687800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:2/21: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Train SaturdaysFebruary 21 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe 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.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/2-21-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251103T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T223130Z
UID:3556-1770422400-1770595199@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:2/7-2/8: Victorian Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Victorian ValentinesSaturday\, February 7 & Sunday\, February 8 | 1-3P | Auditorium | FREE EVENTCreate your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes\, incorporating feathers\, beads\, and bits of fabric. Suggested donation of $3/participant. \nRegister now using the links below:\nSaturday\, February 7\nSunday\, February 8
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/2-7-victorian-valentines/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:craft workshop,DuPage County Historical Museum,Family-friendly,Featured,Free,Valentine's Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251002T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173732Z
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SUMMARY:1/31: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Train SaturdaysJanuary 31 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe 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.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/1-31-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251002T173557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173557Z
UID:3524-1768656600-1768663800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:1/17: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Train SaturdaysJanuary 17 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe 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.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/1-17-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20251103T212508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T223004Z
UID:3555-1767916800-1771027199@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:1/9-2/13: Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-Go
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-GoJanuary 9-February 13 | Times Vary* | $15 per kit** | DuPage County Historical Museum Front DeskCreate 15 beautiful greeting cards using this kit. From Victorian and vintage designs to modern creations\, craft keepsakes using the provided instruction-idea sheet and your own creativity. \n*Pick up time is selected when you sign up.\n**Plus service fee. \nRegister
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/1-9-2-13-victorian-valentine-craft-kit-to-go/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Craft,DuPage County Historical Museum,Featured,Kit Pick-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20250205T151200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T134512Z
UID:3387-1766237400-1766244600@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:12/20: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysDecember 20 | 1:30-3:30P*\n*3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers Club Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! \nThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/12-20-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260405T115509
CREATED:20230804T155742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T141818Z
UID:2954-1765497600-1765756799@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:12/12\, 12/13\, 12/14: Santa Express - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Santa Express – SOLD OUTFriday\, December 12 | 9:45A\nSaturday\, December 13 | 9:15A & 11:15A\nSunday\, December 14 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $24/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old (12 months old). \nJoin DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from Wheaton Train Station. Pose with Santa for some photos as he travels from one family to the next to find out what they want for Christmas. Music is played and a story is read. Goodie bags and snacks are handed out at check-in for the ride. For more information\, call 630-510-4941 or email dupagemuseum@wheatonparks.org. All times to be confirmed by Metra and are subject to change. \nTickets are limited and will be available on Tuesday\, October 7 at 8A.\nPlease note that this event sells out in minutes. Tickets are first come\, first served. \nTickets are nonrefundable but are transferable ONLY if you let Michelle Podkowa know of the change at mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org. To avoid scams\, please contact Michelle before purchasing from a ticket holder to verify their tickets. \nSanta Express Explorers Club PresaleWe have 150 tickets reserved for Explorers Club members. Early purchase of tickets is available from 8A on September 24 through October 1. Explorers Club members will receive an email with their online access code for tickets and a link to the ticket site. \nSanta Express pre-sale access is available on a first-come\, first-serve basis and is limited to the number of children on the membership\, plus two. Limited quantities are reserved for pre-sale access. \nEligible memberships must be purchased prior to October 2. \nJoin the Explorer Club \nIf you have questions about membership\, please contact JT Moscardini at jmoscardini@wheatonparks.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nTrain\nDay\nDate\nTime\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n1\nFri\nDecember 12\n9:45A\nSold Out\n\n\n2\nSat\nDecember 13\n9:15A\nSold Out\n\n\n3\nSat\nDecember 13\n11:15A\nSold Out\n\n\n4\nSun\nDecember 14\n9:15A\nSold Out\n\n\n5\nSun\nDecember 14\n11:15A\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre there tips for purchasing tickets? \nBe ready a few minutes before 8A and on the Museum’s website or Eventbrite website where tickets are purchased. Click on the link at 8A and refresh often right at 8A to have the best chance. Tickets sell out in minutes due to the popularity of the event and the fewer offerings of similar events throughout the Chicagoland area in the past few years (Metra is NOT offering their Polar Express ride this year\, this will increase demand for the Santa Express). If you already have an Eventbrite login\, please be logged in to increase the chances of the software auto-fill on some of the questions. We need to know the ages of the children and any allergies\, but if that changes or you forget to enter it\, you can email that to us. You do have 15 minutes to fill out the information\, during which time the tickets you requested will be held for you. \nPlease remember to be kind to staff\, we are all trying to make your family’s Christmas event a success. We do not have control over the demand for the event or Metra’s policies. \nCan I get more tickets if I bought the wrong number? \nUnfortunately\, requests for more tickets cannot be honored due to the capacity restrictions of Metra. Safety is our number one priority and we will adhere to all of Metra’s safety standards including capacity restrictions. \nWill my infant child need a ticket? \nChildren under 1 year / 12 months old do not need a ticket. Those under 1 year / 12 months old will not get a goodie bag unless a ticket is purchased. Infants must be listed during registration—capacity limits are in place with Metra and all people must be accounted for onboard. \nAre there refunds? \nThere are not refunds but tickets are transferrable. If you transfer tickets to another family\, please let Michelle Podkowa know immediately at: mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org. \nMy child/I have allergies\, will the cookies have allergens? \nSpecial cookies will be purchased for those who have allergies (usually Made Good or Allergy Smart cookies). Allergies must be listed when purchasing tickets. Please reach out to Michelle Podkowa at mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org with questions or if new allergies are discovered. \nWhere do we meet? \nAll participants meet at the Wheaton Train Station (402 W Front Street) on the South side of the tracks. Please check in at the time for your train listed above. The trains arrive 10-15 minutes after the time listed\, refunds will not be given if you miss the train. \nWhere should we park? \nCity street parking will be available on Liberty and Front Streets. Be sure to obey all laws and posted signs. \nThere is also a parking garage on Front Street between Hale and Wheaton Avenue (north of the tracks). Do not park at the private parking garages\, these are permit-only parking and cars will be towed. \nMore information on parking can be found here. \nPlease be sure to pay by app if the spot is a paid spot. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/santa-express/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton Metra Station\, 402 W. Front St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:DuPage County Historical Museum,Family-friendly,Featured,holiday,Registration Required,Santa Express
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20251105T223503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T223503Z
UID:3562-1765152000-1766447999@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:12/8-12/22: Complimentary Gift Wrapping
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Gift WrappingDecember 8-22 | Arrowhead RestaurantDine in at Arrowhead Restaurant for lunch or dinner* and receive complimentary gift wrapping! \n*Minimum $10 food purchase. Up to 3 packages. \nDonations help support the Museum.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/12-8-12-22-complimentary-gift-wrapping/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Golf Club\, 26W151 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arrowhead Golf Club,Featured,Restaurant & Bar,Sale & Offer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250205T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152732Z
UID:3386-1764423000-1764430200@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:11/29: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysNovember 29 | 1:30-3:30PThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-29-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250205T150614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152717Z
UID:3385-1763213400-1763220600@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:11/15: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysNovember 15 | 1:30-3:30PThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-15-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250528T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T204743Z
UID:3484-1763209800-1763222400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:11/15: Train Takeover at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain Takeover at the MuseumNovember 15 | 12:30-4P | Museum | FREECelebrate National Model Railroad Month with the DuPage Society of Model Engineers (DPSME) at the Museum! See the 60-year-old DPSME model 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. \nRegister
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-15-train-takeover-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250528T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182156Z
UID:3482-1762801200-1762804800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:11/10: Vietnam War Veteran Interview: Bill Wolff
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam War Veteran Interview: Bill WolffNovember 10 | Museum Auditorium | FREEU.S. Army Major (Ret.) Steve Fixler will interview Bill Wolff\, a Vietnam War Veteran. Bill was with 1st Squadron\, 4th Cavalry Regiment\, 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1965. Bill will explain what missions he and his unit completed over there\, plus additional information on being in Vietnam. \nThis program will also be available via Zoom.  A link will be provided in advance of the event to those who register. \nRegister
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-11-vietnam-war-veteran-interview-bill-wolff/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250513T152718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T152718Z
UID:3472-1762455600-1762459200@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:11/6: Cold War Foodways: From Bunkers to Space
DESCRIPTION:Cold War Foodways: From Bunker to SpaceThursday\, November 6 | 7P | Museum Auditorium | All Ages | FREEFood historians Bruce Kraig and Cynthia Clampitt of the Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois discuss how the Cold War changed foodways in the United States and the world. The fear of nuclear attack and the belief that an abundance of food would help win the war coupled with the race to space impacted food and thereby every aspect of American lives. \nGet TicketsThis event is a partner event with the Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois. \n \nSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-6-cold-war-foodways-from-bunkers-to-space/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20230802T154743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194047Z
UID:2953-1762128000-1764547199@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Through 11/30: Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-Go
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-GoAvailable for Pickup Through November 30 | Museum Front Desk | All Ages | $15 per kit*Create 15 handmade Victorian holiday greeting cards. Kit includes cards\, envelopes\, buttons\, lace\, ribbon and other fun supplies. Everything you need to create beautiful homemade holiday cards! \n*Plus Eventbrite fee \nReserve Kit
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/victorian-holiday-card-craft-kit/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Craft,DuPage County Historical Museum,Family-friendly,Featured,holiday,Kit Pick-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250410T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T143950Z
UID:3447-1761397200-1761404400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:10/25: DIY Creative Crafting: Comic Heroes from the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:DIY Creative Crafting: Comic Heroes from the Cold WarOctober 25 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | FREEDid you know that many comic book heroes and villains were inspired by the tensions of the Cold War? Where would the comic world be without Iron Man\, symbolizing the arms race\, and Bruce Banner’s transformation into the Hulk because of nuclear experimentation? Stop by the Museum for this drop in event to create some crafts of your favorite comic book heroes\, and villains too! \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-25-comic-heroes-from-the-cold-war-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft,craft workshop,Featured,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250204T214545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152706Z
UID:3384-1760794200-1760801400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:10/18: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysOctober 18 | 1:30-3:30PThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-18-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250430T205550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T155852Z
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SUMMARY:10/18: Leslie Goddard's Lucille Ball & DCHS's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball & DCHS’s Annual MeetingSaturday\, October 18 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | FREEJoin the DuPage County Historical Society for their annual meeting and enjoy Leslie Goddard’s portrayal of how Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation in the 1950s. But what does it mean when a TV star’s onscreen legend clashes with her offscreen reality? This historical portrayal pays tribute to both the comic legend and the real woman behind the myth. \nRegister
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-18-leslie-goddards-lucille-ball-dchss-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250410T140107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T143321Z
UID:3445-1760641200-1760644800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:10/16: Songs of Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Songs of VietnamOctober 16 | 7-8P | Museum Auditorium | FREEJoin the History Singers as they discuss music in support of\, and in opposition to\, the Vietnam War. This music was heard on the radio\, at protest rallies\, and in Vietnam where American soldiers accessed music as their own version of protest. We hope this program will help to bring healing and closure for our soldiers and bring that period to life alive for those too young to remember it. \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-16-songs-of-vietnam/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20230731T222825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T144934Z
UID:2918-1759514400-1759523400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:10/3: Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief
DESCRIPTION:Night at the Museum: Magic & MischiefFriday\, October 3 | 6-8:30P | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton) | All AgesJoin us at the DuPage County Historical Museum for Night at the Museum\, our annual Halloween Party! Costumes are encouraged – come dressed in your Halloween costume! Spellbinding activities include a flashlight scavenger hunt\, a magician\, crafts and snacks. The DuPage Society of Model Engineers will be doing a train demonstration downstairs as well. \nExplorers Club members receive 50% off admission. To receive your discounted admission or to learn more about Explorers Club\, please contact Jenny Ackerman at jackerman@wheatonparks.org or 630.510.4961. \n$18/person\, discounted rate for Explorers Club members \nTICKETSPartner with us:Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsored by:Supported by:
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:DuPage County Historical Museum,Family-friendly,Featured,Halloween,Member Discount
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250410T151549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181252Z
UID:3443-1759431600-1759435200@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:10/2: We Were There Too: Women in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:We Were There Too: Women in VietnamOctober 2 | 7-8P | Museum Auditorium | FREEHistorian Jessica Waszak presents on the approximately 11\,000 military women were stationed in Vietnam. In addition to military women\, an unknown number of civilian women served in Vietnam as members of the International Red Cross\, United Service Organization (USO)\, and other humanitarian organizations. Ninety percent of these women were nurses\, serving dangerously close to the front lines\, and many others filled critical supporting roles\, but all of them were volunteers. \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-2-we-were-there-too-women-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250515T173041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T203030Z
UID:3479-1758978000-1758992400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/27: HOPtober Fest - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-27-hoptober-fest/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 208 W Union Ave\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250430T202852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T202852Z
UID:3460-1758826800-1758830400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/25: Apollo 11: One Giant Leap\, a Series of Firsts
DESCRIPTION:Apollo 11: One Giant Leap\, a Series of FirstsThursday\, September 25 | 7-8P | Museum Auditorium | FREEOn July 20\, 1969\, man first landed on the moon. Hear astronaut Neil Armstrong\, played by Terry Lynch of History Presents\, recount the lead up to the first moon landing\, as well as the other “series of firsts: associated with that historic mission including the first color TV transmission from Earth and the first time a customs report was filled out from another planet! \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-25-apollo-11-one-giant-leap-a-series-of-firsts/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250204T214044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190714Z
UID:3383-1758375000-1758382200@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/20: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysSeptember 20 | 1:30-3:30P*\n*3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers ClubExplorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! \nThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-20-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250409T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T144655Z
UID:3441-1758373200-1758376800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/20: The Making of I Love Lucy
DESCRIPTION:The Making of I Love LucySeptember 20 | 1-2P | Museum Auditorium | FREETodd Hunt\, a nostalgic humorist and Lucille Ball historian\, takes you back to the golden age of television\, using slides\, audio and video clips\, to reveal how this classic show was created. Discover how it grew out of Lucy’s radio program\, “My Favorite Husband.” Trace the arrival of Desi Arnaz from Cuba with no money and his rise to the head of Desilu Productions. Learn how Lucy was accused of being a communist and how FBI head J. Edgar Hoover assured America she was not. \nWe’ll also delve into the life stories of Lucy\, Desi and cast members Vivian Vance and William Frawley (who were not the original choices for Ethel and Fred Mertz). Remember the candy factory? Stomping grapes? Vitameatavegamin? These episodes all have fascinating back stories. \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-20-the-making-of-i-love-lucy/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250509T173353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T162031Z
UID:3469-1758135600-1758139200@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/17: The Wide World of Passports
DESCRIPTION:The Wide World of PassportsWednesday\, September 17 | 7P | Museum Auditorium | All Ages | FREEPresented by Debra Dudek\, discover how international passports can unlock hidden chapters of your family’s history in The Wide World of Passports with Debra Dudek! Look beyond passports issued by the United States government. In this lecture\, we’ll examine an array of passports from different countries and time periods\, and how to incorporate this information into your genealogical research. Be prepared to dig through online and traditional archives to break through your toughest brick walls—and gain new tools for tracing elusive ancestors across borders and generations. \nRegister here
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-17-the-wide-world-of-passports/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250409T200808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T143604Z
UID:3438-1757768400-1757775600@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/13: DIY Creative Crafting: Scrimshaw and Shrinky Dink
DESCRIPTION:DIY Creative Crafting: Scrimshaw and Shrinky DinkSeptember 13 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | FREECelebrate the opening of Cabinet of Curiosities with this drop in family craft! Try the centuries old curiosity of scrimshaw by carving into candles. Or try a new curiosity of shrinking plastic art through Shrinky Dink. Developed in the 18th century\, scrimshaw was carving into whalebone on ships to pass the time. Shrinky Dink was invented in the 1970s to create beautiful plastic artwork that shrinks when heated. \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-13-scrimshaw-and-shrinky-dink-family-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft,craft workshop,Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250509T153158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T172310Z
UID:3467-1757530800-1757534400@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:9/10: Cold War and Berlin Wall Memories
DESCRIPTION:Cold War and Berlin Wall MemoriesWednesday\, September 10 | 7P | Museum Auditorium | All Ages | FREEU.S. Army Major (Ret.) Steve Fixler will explain how the U.S. Army in Europe deterred the Warsaw Pact from any aggression and how we patrolled the West German – East German/Czechoslovakia border and the Wall in West Berlin\, West Germany. \nRegisterSupport for this event provided by Arts DuPage and the History DuPage Fund of the DuPage Foundation.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/9-10-cold-war-and-berlin-wall-memories/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115510
CREATED:20250204T213349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152645Z
UID:3382-1756560600-1756567800@dupagemuseum.org
SUMMARY:8/30: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nTrain SaturdaysAugust 30 | 1:30-3:30PThe 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 DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/8-30-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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