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  • Train Saturdays

    7/29: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • popsicle stick crafts

    8/19: Crafting with CAE

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

    Free
  • HO gauge model train

    8/19: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • popsicle stick crafts

    9/16: Crafting with CAE

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

    Free

  • 9/16: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • 9/30: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • 9/30: October Fest

    Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton

    Enjoy a family-friendly evening in downtown Wheaton, complete with live entertainment, food, beer garden and children’s area.

  • Train Saturdays

    10/21: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • HO gauge model train

    11/18: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik [...]

  • 12/16: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • 12/30: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • Victorian Valentine Craft Kit

    Through 2/13 – Victorian Valentine Craft Kit

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    Create 15 beautiful greeting cards using this kit. From Victorian and vintage ideas to modern creations, use provided instruction-idea sheet and your own creativity to celebrate your valentine.

    $15
  • feathers, beads, and bits of fabric for victorian valentine craft

    2/3: Victorian Valentines

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    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.

    Free
  • feathers, beads, and bits of fabric for victorian valentine craft

    2/10 – Victorian Valentines

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    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.

    Free

  • 3/16 – Chicago World’s Fairs Family Craft Workshop

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    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!

    Free
  • feathers, beads, and bits of fabric for victorian valentine craft

    7/20 – Victorian Crafts

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Victorian Crafts Saturday, [...]

    Free
  • Train Saturdays

    9/21 – Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Train Saturdays September [...]

  • 9/28 – HOPtober Fest

    Memorial Park 208 W Union Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States

    HOPtober Fest September [...]

  • Evening With Geoffrey Baer

    11/7 – An Evening with Geoffrey Baer

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Join us at the DuPage County Historical Museum as WTTW's Geoffrey Baer speaks about DuPage County architecture, local history, and more! There will be light appetizers, tours around the Museum, and more.

    $75
  • Celebrate Veterans Day with U.S. Army Armor Officer (retired) Steve Fixler as he shares the history of the 745th independent tank battalion that supported the First Infantry Division during World War II.

    11/11 – Hometown Heroes of the 745th

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Celebrate Veterans Day with U.S. Army Armor Officer (retired) Steve Fixler as he shares the history of the 745th independent tank battalion that supported the First Infantry Division during World War II.

  • Train Saturdays

    11/30: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Train Saturdays November [...]

  • Train Saturdays

    12/21: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Train Saturdays December [...]

  • Group playing golf at Wheaton Public Library during Mad Fore Plaide event

    1/17: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf

    Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Join the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event.

    $50 – $190
  • DuPage County Historical Museum is celebrating Black Trailblazers who created change by breaking down barriers. Fought to shape the world in which they lived in the areas of art, education, sports and Civil Rights.

    2/1-2/28: Black Trailblazers

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    In honor of Black History Month, learn about several African Americans who fought to shape the world in which they lived in the areas of art, education, sports and Civil Rights.

  • Train Saturdays

    2/15: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

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  • HO Scale Model Railroad, Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members

    3/15: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Celebrate Women's History Month

    3/20: Celebrating Women’s History Month

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    A panel discussion on how we make change in community with one another. Join us for an inspiring night full of conversation and fun!

  • Train Saturdays

    3/29: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • The Cabinet of Curiosities web banner

    4/9: Inside the “Cabinet of Curiosities”

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Get an inside look into our upcoming new exhibit! Wander through the “Cabinet of Curiosities” to discover how museums developed and how they work behind the scenes.

  • Hand written calligraphy text

    4/19: The Written Word Craft Workshop

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Try your hand at the amazing handwritten script of the past.

  • Train Saturdays

    4/19: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Group of people attending a walking tour

    5/17: Architectural Walking Tour

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Tour beautiful Downtown Wheaton, learning of its rich history and exquisite architecture.

  • Train Saturdays

    5/17: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Train Saturdays

    5/31: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Group of people attending a walking tour

    6/7: Architectural Walking Tour

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Tour beautiful Downtown Wheaton, learning of its rich history and exquisite architecture.

  • HO Scale Model Railroad, Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members

    6/21: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • feathers, beads, and bits of fabric for victorian valentine craft

    7/19: Victorian Crafts

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Create your own Victorian-style crafts. Children around the world have created and played with paper dolls for more than 1,000 years, be part of the tradition.

    Free
  • Train Saturdays

    7/19: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • 8/16: Discover Weaving: A Family Craft Workshop

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Using a simple cardboard loom, learn to weave beautiful objects. Create a doll blanket, potholder or other small project at this drop by event.

    Free
  • Train Saturdays

    8/16: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Train Saturdays

    8/30: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • 9/10: Cold War and Berlin Wall Memories

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    U.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.

    Free

  • 9/13: DIY Creative Crafting: Scrimshaw and Shrinky Dink

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Celebrate the opening of a Cabinet of Curiosities with this family craft workshop! Try the centuries old curiosity of scrimshaw by carving into candles.

    Free

  • 9/17: The Wide World of Passports

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    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.

    Free

  • 9/20: The Making of I Love Lucy

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Todd 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.”

    Free
  • HO Scale Model Railroad, Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members

    9/20: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • 9/25: Apollo 11: One Giant Leap, a Series of Firsts

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    On 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!

    Free

  • 10/2: We Were There Too: Women in Vietnam

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    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.

    Free

  • 10/3: Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Experience a magical evening with costumes, a flashlight scavenger hunt, crafts and a movie screening in the auditorium on the big screen!

    $18

  • 10/16: Songs of Vietnam

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Join 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.

    Free

  • 10/18: Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball & DCHS’s Annual Meeting

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Join 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.

    Free
  • Train Saturdays

    10/18: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • 10/25: DIY Creative Crafting: Comic Heroes from the Cold War

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Did 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 to create some crafts of your favorite comic book heroes, and villains too!

    Free

  • Through 11/30: Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-Go

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Create 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!

    $15

  • 11/6: Cold War Foodways: From Bunkers to Space

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Food 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.

    Free

  • 11/10: Vietnam War Veteran Interview: Bill Wolff

    DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

    U.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.

    Free

  • 11/15: Train Takeover at the Museum

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    Celebrate National Model Railroad Month with the DuPage Society of Model Engineers (DPSME) at the Museum!

    Free
  • Train Saturdays

    11/15: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • Train Saturdays

    11/29: Train Saturdays

    DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

    The 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.

  • 12/12, 12/13, 12/14: Santa Express – SOLD OUT

    Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, IL, United States

    Join 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.

    $24
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