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Downers Grove Park District Museum Mother-Daughter Sewing Afternoon


Mothers and daughters, join us for an afternoon of historic sewing. Sew an easy needlepoint motto like they did in the 1890s. This class is for one adult and one child. No siblings please. Age:


Location: The Museum Class #


220020-01 11/5


5 years & up and adult Date


Day SA


Instructor: Time


Father-Son Paper Airplane Creations


Location: The Museum Class #


220021-01 11/12


5 years & up and adult Date


Day SA


Instructor: Time


A Christmas Story for Families


m/M: 4/12 pair Museum Staff $R/NR


1:00 - 2:30 pm $12/$18 per pair


Fathers and sons, join us for an evening of creating a variety of paper airplanes. Be an aviator on paper! Learn different folding methods and see how far your plane flies. This class is for one adult and one child. No siblings please. Age:


m/M: 4/12 pairs Museum Staff $R/NR


1:00 - 2:30 pm $12/$18 per pair


Come together as a family and enjoy a holiday reading of The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, a popular story from the turn of the nineteenth century. Wear your PJs, bring a pillow & your favorite blanket and settle in for a comfy evening with your loved ones. Enjoy traditional holiday refreshments. Please register one adult and list the names and ages of household members who will attend. Age:


Location: The Museum Instructor: Museum Staff Class #


All Ages Date


220023-01 12/2


Day Time F


American Girl Doll Tea Party


Location: The Museum Class #


6 - 12 years Time


m/M:


3/5 households $R/NR


7:00 - 8:30 pm $25/$42 per household


Dress-up and bring your favorite American Girl Doll to the Museum for a special tea party. Enjoy scrumptious treats and share stories about your doll. Play games that were popular during her era in history. Age:


m/M: 220029-01 1:00 - 3:00pm 9/10


Date Day SA


5/10


$R/NR: $12/$18 Instructor


Museum Staff Father-Son Civil War Evening


$R/NR: Class #


10 years & up w/adult $12/$18 per pair Time


Spend an evening together learning about the milestones of the first year of the Civil War. Discuss the year 1861 and explore Downers Grove’s connection to the war, 150 years later. This class is for one adult and one child. No siblings please. Age:


220030-01 6:30 - 8:00 pm 9/20


Date Day TU


Location: The Museum Instructor: Museum Staff m/M


4/12 pair A Family History Scavenger Hunt All Ages m/M:


Location: Begins & ends at the Museum Instructor: Museum Staff Class #


Time Date 220031-01 1:00 - 4:00 pm 9/24 Victorian High Tea at the


Follow clues to historic places in Downers Grove. Learn about the significance of these landmarks and get your family photo taken at each destination. Return to the Museum after you complete the hunt to secure your prize. Age:


3/5 households


Day SA


$R/NR $25/$30


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Join us for High Tea in the elegant 1892 Charles Blodgett home and enjoy this new monthly program. Participants will enjoy a variety of refreshments and a different program each month. Refreshments will be provided by local vendors. Age:


Victorian High Tea at the 1892 Blodgett House


m/M: 7/15


Instructor: Museum Staff Class #


Location: The Museum Topic


220032-01 How to Brew Tea 220032-04 Tea Cup Exchange


$R/NR: $12/$18 Date Day Time


220032-02 The History of Tea/Superstitions 10/12 W 2:00- 4:00 pm 220032-03 Tea Etiquette


Downers Grove’s Historic Cemetery Tour


9/14 W 2:00- 4:00 pm 11/9 W 2:00- 4:00 pm


12/14 W 2:00- 4:00 pm


Explore all of Downers Grove’s cemeteries...the Downer Family Burial Place, Oak Hill, Oak Crest and Main Street Cemeteries. Learn their unique history and about the people buried there. Meet at the Museum to disembark and receive information. Carpooling options available. Dress for the weather and comfortable footwear required. Washroom facilities may be unavailable for extended periods of time. Age:


Location: Meet at the Museum Instructor: Museum Staff Class #


All Ages Date


220011-01 10/15


Day SA


Cemetery Walk for Kids 8 - 12 years


m/M: Time


$R/NR 1:00 - 4:00 pm $15/$23


Explore Historic Main Street Cemetery and enjoy a hands-on activity for kids. Tour the graveyard and learn the importance of tombstones and the information they provide. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. This program may fulfill some scout badge requirements. Age:


m/M:


Location: Meet at the Museum Class #


220010-01 10/8 220010-02 10/8 220010-03 10/8 220010-04 10/8


Date Day Time SA SA SA SA


9:00 - 10:30 am 7/15


Instructor: Museum Staff $R/NR $8/$12


11:00 am - 12:30 pm $8/$12 1:00 - 2:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm


$8/$12 $8/$12


Explore Historic Main Street Cemetery in the evening. Tour the graveyard and enjoy stories and little known facts about the people buried in the Main Street Cemetery. Families enjoy a fun hands-on activity. Please register one adult and then list the names and ages of your household members who will attend. Age:


Main Street Cemetery at Night for Families


Location: Meet at Fishel Park Instructor: Museum Staff Class #


All ages Date


220008-01 10/21 220008-02 10/28 *per household


Day F F


m/M: Time


7:30 - 8:45 pm $25/$42* 7:30 - 8:45 pm $25/$42*


3/8 households $R/NR


7/20


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