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Exhibit Explores 19th Century Education
September 22, 2019
WDCB’s Brian O’Keefe talks to Museum Curator Zachary Bishop about the Museum’s new exhibit, Making the Grade: Education in the 19th Century.
Museum Explores the History of Local Newspapers
May 1, 2019
WDCB’s Brian O’Keefe talks to Museum Curator Zachary Bishop about the history of newspapers in DuPage County as highlighted in the new exhibit, “Read All About It! Newspapers and Journalism in DuPage County.”
Architectural Walking Tour
August 17, 2018
Eric Schelkopf of Suburban Life interviewed Museum Manager Michelle Podkowa about the Museum’s Architectural Walking tour that took place on August 18.
DuPage County Historical Museum tour to showcase architecture in downtown Wheaton
Exhibit Highlights DuPage Architects
August 12, 2018
WDCB’s Brian O’Keefe talks to Museum Curator Zachary Bishop about DuPage County’s rich architectural heritage as showcased in the Museum’s DuPage Architects exhibits.
Wheaton, Illinois: Golf History Starts Here
On Exhibit: at Arrowhead Golf Club opened June 27, 2018
July 15, 2018
WDCB’s Brian O’Keefe talks to Museum Manager Michelle Podkowa about golf history in Wheaton in a segment released during the weekend of the 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at the Chicago Golf Club.
Historic Death Culture of DuPage County
Death in DuPage
On Exhibit: October 14, 2017-June 24, 2018
November 1, 2017
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to DuPage Historical Museum curator Mogan Valenzuela about the new exhibit, Death in DuPage.
NCTV17 Joins Museum for Birthday Celebration
Museum Celebrates 50 Years | 1967 – 2017
October 21, 2017
DuPage County History Museum Turns 50 from Naperville News 17 on Vimeo.
DuPage Historical Museum Looks Back at Origins
Adams’ Dream
On Exhibit: April 15, 2017- October 29, 2017
May 1, 2017
The history of the DuPage County Historical Museum began with one man, who had one idea. Take a journey to the past and learn about this fascinating building and the man who created it. Listen as DuPage County Historical Museum Curator, Ashley Downing, tells WDCB Reporter, Gary Zidek, about the exhibit Adams’ Dream.
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Check out the HO Gauge Model Railroad
Check out the HO Gauge Model Railroad
Check out the HO Gauge Model Railroad
