Downers Grove Park District Museum Exhibits Celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of the Girl Scouts of America... Now through January 14, 2012 A History of Downers Grove Girl Scouting A Downers Grove Park District Museum exhibit in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
PRESERVING HISTORY’S FUTURE!
Experience your heritage at the Downers Grove Park District Museum. Take a glimpse back into a past which nostalgia has gently etched in our memories. Exercise your mind and expand your knowledge of the community around you. Through varied exhibitions and programs, you’ll discover your Museum and the history of your village.
The Downers Grove Park District Museum Location:
Phone: Fax:
Public Tours: Group Tours: Admission:
Wandschneider Park 831 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.963.1309 630.963.0496
Office & Research Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Tuesday through Saturday, by appointment only Free
Contact the Museum at 630.963.1309 for more information or to book special programs.
Tools of the Trade February 4, 2012 - April 28, 2012 See what kinds of tools people used in a variety of professions in Downers Grove’s history. From household and farming tools of the nineteenth century to technological advancements created to make one’s job easier in the twentieth century. This exhibit will feature objects from the Museum’s collections, including a plow, blenders, a variety of cameras, typewriters and accounting machines.
Historians of the Future Club
The Museum presents a monthly club for kids who are truly interested in history and the museum world. Kids develop a greater appreciation for history and learn how to apply that knowledge by building leadership and life-long learning skills. Participate in a variety of activities: working with artifacts, learning about the significance of museums, historic research and presentations, docent training, book discussions and planning, designing and installing a museum exhibit. Topics will also be determined by the members’ interests. Some work may be done outside of the regularly scheduled meetings and additional meetings may be held depending on project demands. The fee covers the membership for the 2012 calendar year. Age:
9 - 16 years
Location: The Museum Dates:
Class # 320002-02 TH Time m/M: 3/10 $R/NR: $60/$85
1/12, 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13 Day
4:00 - 5:30 pm
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