Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays May 20 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
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. [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays June 17 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members June 17 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of [...]
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 [...]
Meet Me at the Fair: The Chicago World's Fairs in DuPage County Through April 13, 2024 | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton) In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, expositions and world fairs worked to celebrate the past while also highlighting visions of the future. Chicago hosted two expositions: [...]
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
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays July 15 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays July 29 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays August 19 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
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.
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays September 16 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members September 16 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model [...]
Unusual Places to Find Births and Naturalizations with Debra Dudek Wednesday, September 20 | 7P | Community Center, Rathje Rm #214 | FREE Event! Widen your search for birth dates and locations as well as naturalizations from a variety of underutilized resources such as military rosters, consulate applications, voter registrations, cancelled passports, frakturs and [...]
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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays September 30 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Enjoy a family-friendly evening in downtown Wheaton, complete with live entertainment, food, beer garden and children’s area.
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 [...]
Night at the Museum - SOLD OUT Friday, October 20 | 6-8P | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton) There's more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for Night at the Museum, a family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by the DuPage County Historical [...]
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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays October 21 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
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, [...]
Holiday Card Craft To-Go Kit Pickup begins November 2 during normal business hours | Museum Front Desk | $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! Register
Good Food For A Great Cause November 6 & November 7 | 11A - 9P Chili's at 240 Danada Square West Wheaton, IL DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation presents Good Food for a Great Cause. 15% of your ticket proceeds goes towards the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation when you present [...]
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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays November 18 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Santa Express Friday, December 8 | 9:45A Saturday, December 9 | 9:15A & 11:15A Sunday, December 10 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $22/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old. Join Kidz Kingdom and the DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from Wheaton [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays December 16 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members December 16 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model [...]
Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays December 30 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton 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 [...]
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.
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.
Casino Night 2024 Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7-10:30P | Arrowhead Golf Club We're jazzing it up at Casino Night! Join us for a Roaring Twenties-themed evening of gaming, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, open bar, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets: Tickets are $125/person or $1,000 per group of 10 and [...]
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 [...]