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September 2018
More and more papers are migrating online. Join Timothy Pinnick discussing two invaluable websites for fully utilizing this rich resource: The Ancestor Hunt and Chronicling America.
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Train Saturdays The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County's railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact [...]
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Enjoy an evening of partying like it’s 1818 with Ellie of Ellie Presents to celebrate Illinois becoming the 21st state! Sample the food, have your silhouette made, dance the dances, and hear the music that may have played as Illinois celebrated its birthday 200 years ago.
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Join us for a fall celebration featuring live music, beer garden, children's area and a variety of food vendors.
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Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln lived part of his life in Illinois, but did you know that Walt Disney, Betty Freidan and Charles Walgreen also called the Prairie State home?
Find out moreTrain Saturdays The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County's railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact [...]
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Calling all veterans, soldiers, and family members! Record your stories at the Museum to teach future generations. For information or to schedule your appointment, call 630-510-4941.
Find out moreTrain Saturdays The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County's railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact [...]
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December 8, 2018 | 9:15-11A
Join Kidz Kingdom and the DuPage County Historical Museum for a very special train ride departing from the Wheaton Train Station. This popular holiday tradition includes: caroling, snacks and a visit from Santa!
December 8, 2018 | 11:15A-1P
Join Kidz Kingdom and the DuPage County Historical Museum for a very special train ride departing from the Wheaton Train Station. This popular holiday tradition includes: caroling, snacks and a visit from Santa!