MUSEUM
Reading through History: Historic Book Club
18 & up
Books
Day: W
Location: TheMuseum
Date
6/16 7/21 8/18
The American by Henry James
The Grapes ofWrath by John Steinbeck
InvisibleMan by Ralph Ellison
Heirloom Gardening 101
m/M: 5/20
$R/NR: $5/$8 Location: TheMuseum
Class # Date Day Time
120011-01 8/29 SU 1:00 - 2:15 pm
The Downers Grove Park
District Museum
Experience your heritage at the Downers Grove Park District
Museum. Take a glimpse back into a past which nostalgia has gently etched in ourmemories. Exercise yourmind and expand your knowledge of the community around you. Through varied exhibitions and programs, you’ll discover yourMuseumand the history of your village.
Location:
Phone: Fax:
Public Tours: Group Tours: Admission:
Wandschneider Park, 831Maple Avenue,Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.963.1309 630.963.0496
Office & Research Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am– 4:30 pm
Sunday – Friday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday, by appt. only Free
Downers Grove History
for Homeschoolers
Let theMuseumsupplement your child’s home school educational experience.Kids ages 8 - 12 years participate in age appropriate hands-on activities and projects, which will engage themin their community’s history. Choose froma wide range of topics or customize a program. Programs run approximately 45 - 90minutes. Please call theMuseumstaff at 630.963.1309.
68 • Summer 2010
new!
Spend some time learning about heirloomgardening. Bring your questions, concerns and suggestions. See how theMuseum’s new garden has grown this summer and learn about its development.
Age: All Ages
new topics!
Join us for a fun evening of lively discussion!Meet eachmonth to discuss a different historical book. Book discussions are held on the thirdWednesday of eachmonth.
Age:
Admission is FREE! Time:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Program Ideas and InstructorsWanted!
Do you have an idea for a new programor family event? Do you have a special talent that you would like to share with others? Are you willing to lead an existing program? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, please call theMuseumstaff at 630.963.1309 at your earliest opportunity.
Photographic Researchers Needed!
Help identify historic photographs fromDowners Grove and surrounding communities. A vast number of photographs have been donated to theMuseumby the Downers Grove Reporter newspaper.Work withMuseumstaff to help identify photos, which will eventually be placed in theMuseum’s archives. Knowledge of Downers Grove and surrounding communities a plus! You’ll enjoy being a part of an exciting project!
DocentsWanted!
TheMuseumis actively seeking new docents to join its crew! Become an integral component in preserving history's future! Docents lead group tours through theMuseum. Flexible hours. Training provided. A willingness to help keep history alive is the only requirement. ContactMuseumSupervisor Christa Christensen at 630.963.1309 formore information or Volunteer Coordinator Pat Semple at 630.963.1304 for other volunteer opportunities.
www.dgparks.org • 630.963.1300
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