Plowboys Vintage Base Ball
Are you a fan of the 18 karat? Experience the thrill of the national pastime as it was originally played before the CivilWar! Join the hurler, the behind and other hands of Downers Grove’s own Plowboys as they juggle the spheroid against vintage “base ball” teams fromIllinois, Indiana andWisconsin. Yell huzzah! as a striker knocks the apple out of the orchard during the Plowboys’ sixth season. Call 630.963.1309 formore information. Admission to all home games is FREE!
Date Day Time Location
6/5 SA TBD Wheaton
Opponent
Cantigny Park Tournament
6/27 SU TBD Elk Grove Village Tournament 7/4 SU TBD Downers Grove Parade 7/10 SA TBD HOME 7/17 SA TBD Sandwich 8/1 SU TBD Oregon 8/14 SA TBD HOME
9/11 SA TBD HOME 9/25 SA TBD Manhattan
Summer Camps
Annual Plowboys Classic Tournament
Ganymedes & Salmon
Ganymedes, Bluestockings Forest Citys
Sharon Slammers Tournament
new topics!
Experience American History throughout your summer!
Choose one ormoremuseumcamps to satisfy your historical interests. Create your own schedule—daily and weekly fees are available formost camps. Sign up for three weeklymuseum camps and receive a complimentary historicmemento. Please refer to the Summer Camp Guide formore information.
Registration is required at Lincoln Center, the Recreation Center or online at
www.dgparks.org.
American Girl Doll Tea Party
Dress up and bring your favorite American Girl Doll to the Museumfor a special tea party. Enjoy scrumptious treats and share stories about your doll. Play games that were popular during her era in history.
Age:
6 - 12 years Location: TheMuseum m/M: 5/10 $R/$NR: $10/$15
Class # Date Day Time
120012-01 6/27 SU 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Museum Outreach Programs!
Let theMuseumbring history to you! Learn about genealogy, preserving your family heirlooms and theMuseumprofession. Explore your community’s history and hone your inner historian while enjoying one of our entertaining and educational programs. Programs can be tailored to your group’s interests and age level and includes a hands-on component. Contact theMuseumstaff at 630.963.1309 formore details and we’ll help youmatch your organization with an excellentmuseumprogram.
Scout & Youth Group Programs—
Embark Upon an Unforgettable
Historical Adventure!
TheMuseumoffers a variety of hands-on, educational programs for scouts and organized youth groups. Sharpen your thinking skills and explore your community’s past with a fun group activity. Topics includemaps of Downers Grove, historic architecture, cemetery walks and Victorianmanners and games, but programs can be tailored for your group’s age level and specific interests. Programsmay fulfill some badge requirements. Contact theMuseumat 630.963.1309 formore information or to schedule your programs.
Volunteer GardenersWanted!
Join theMuseum’s volunteer teamandmaintain the new interpretive vegetable and herb heirloomgarden.Help with planting, weeding, harvesting and related programs. Contact the MuseumSupervisor at 630.963.1309 or
cchristensen@dgparks.org formore information.
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