Leslie Goddard: Remembering Route 66
Leslie Goddard: Remembering Route 66 The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s. Learn why […]
History of Home: Portraiture, Still Life, Landscapes
History of Home: Portraiture, Still Life, Landscapes A new art exhibit, curated by fall intern Isabelle Etheridge Running from Saturday Nov 2, 2024 through Sept 30, 2025 The Historical Society’s is proud to present a new art exhibit, the History of Home: Portraiture, Still Life, Landscapes. Curated by fall intern Isabelle Etheridge, the exhibit focuses on […]
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest 2025
The Tenth Annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest A rain or shine event! Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Location: Stacy’s Tavern Museum & Glen Ellyn History Center Registration: Details coming soon Join us for the tenth annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest! Throughout the day, we’ll be hosting talks on historic […]
Daniel Burnham’s Chicago – A Dramatic Portrayal by Terry Lynch
Daniel Burnham’s Chicago Join Chicago architect and Director of Works for the1893 Columbian Exposition, Daniel Burnham, for a relaxing day at the fair. Experience the grandeur of the Columbian Exposition and learn about its origins, exhibits, and the people and politics involved in creating Burn-ham’s White City. Burnham will lead us through the history of […]
Bertha Honore’ Palmer – A Life in Three Acts
Examine the Legacy of Bertha Honore’ Palmer Bertha Honore’ Palmer is often thought of as “The Queen of Chicago,” but there is so much more to her! This program will examine her legacy and impact on Chicago and around the world. Vintage photographs will illustrate Bertha Palmer’s life from early childhood, her marriage to hotel […]
