Warhol Scavenger Hunt and Coloring Contest June 3-Sept. 10 | Tue.-Fri. 10:30A-4P & Sat. 12-4P | Free Pop in any time during museum hours June 3- September 10 to find 5 miniature Warhol pieces. Those who spot the artwork correctly win 20% off the Museum gift shop and kids will get a small prize. [...]
The First Shot at Gettysburg: History, Reenactors, and Award Presentation Saturday, July 1 | 10A-2P | Museum Auditorium & Adams Park | FREE Celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Illinois National Guard Wheaton resident Capt. Marcellus Jones fired the first shot at Gettysburg 160 years ago, learn more about his fascinating story and [...]
Victorian Crafts July 15 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | Free Create beautiful Victorian greeting cards, needlepoint, or quilt a square! Use provided bits of lace, feathers, pearls, beads and buttons to create a Victorian craft.Call 630-510-4941 for more information. Register
Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.
A History of the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railway Saturday, August 26 | 1P | Community Center - Atten Room 222 | FREE In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will explore the history of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway being one of the first, largest scale, and fastest electric [...]
Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.
When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path Wednesday, September 27 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event Explore the history and value of the Illinois Prairie Path with this presentation. It will be informative and enlightening to everyone. Register [...]
Relics of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie [...]
When Trolleys Rode the Prairie Path Wednesday, October 11 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! Come and “take a ride on the Great Third Rail” as noted historian Steve Hyett presents his multi-projector show about the electric interurban railroad affectionately known as “the Roarin’ Elgin.” Register [...]
DuPage Roots Book Signing and DCHS Annual Meeting Saturday, October 21 | 1P | Wheaton Community Center Rathje Room, #214 | FREE Event! Celebrate the release of the new DuPage Roots: Then and Now by meeting some of the authors and editors of the book. Join the Museum’s longest partner DuPage County [...]
Tragedies and Accidents of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway Thursday, October 26 | 7P | Wheaton Community Center Northside Room, #242 | FREE Event! In this presentation Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will investigate the many accidents and tragedies that befell railway workers, passengers, automobile drivers, and pedestrians over the decades--as they worked, [...]
Second Annual Centennial Award Ceremony presented by the DuPage County Historical Society November 11 | 1P | Mary Lubko Center | FREE Event! The DuPage County Historical Society will be presenting its awards for organizations celebrating 100 years or more in DuPage County after its brief annual meeting. Join the Historical Society and the [...]
How the Pioneer Zephyr and the CAE Came to Be Saturday, November 18 | 12:30P | Museum Lower Level | Free Event Discover the trains that changed the history of transportation in DuPage County in celebration of National Model Railroad Month including an explanation of the models that commemorate their history such as the CAE [...]
Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, free, afternoon workshop.
Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, free, afternoon workshop.
Craft beautiful paper quilt designs from the Columbian Exposition and Century of Progress fairs at this free event. Drop by to mix and match your favorite patterns!
A Community Event: “Celebrating Women’s History Month, a Conversation about Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation of Women” Thursday, March 21 | 6P Networking, 6:30P Panel | DuPage County Historical Museum (Map) | FREE This event will focus on the evolution of generational growth within a family structure, at work, and in [...]