Berwyn, Illinois

Culture, Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

Art

River Grove, Illinois

Art, Science

Chicago, Illinois

History, Historical Society

We are a local historical society founded originally to coincide with the Old Edgebrook Landmark District, City of Chicago. We have expanded our horizons to include Sauganash for Forest Glen, neighboring communities here on the northwest side of Chicago. We are centered in the Caldwell's Reserve of Billy Caldwell's grant from the US government of 1828. We hope to establish a local history museum some day.

Elmhurst, Illinois

History

Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, Illinois

History

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

Culture

Stone Park, Illinois

Art, Library

Elmhurst, Illinois

Specialized

The Museum houses a large collection of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings from around the world, exhibits include animal dioramas, gemstones, mineral specimens, earth science phenomena, and lapidary materials.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Park Ridge, Illinois

Park

Oak Park, Illinois

Park

River Grove, Illinois

History

Westchester, Illinois

History

River Forest, Illinois

Art

Elmhurst, Illinois

Historical Society

Franklin Park, Illinois

History, Park

Westchester, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Brookfield, Illinois

Park

Elmhurst, Illinois

Art

The Elmhurst Art Museum is the cultural center of DuPage County, Illinois. Specializing in late 20th Century American Art. Its award winning building was designed around one of only three Mies van der Rohe homes built in the United States.

River Forest, Illinois

Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

Botanical Garden, Children's, Park

Oak Park, Illinois

Art, History, Park

Cicero, Illinois

History, Historical Society

The Historical Society of Cicero is currently not active. Much of the archives and historical documents are now at the Cicero Public Library. Please contact them for additional information or research inquries.

Forest Park, Illinois

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Historical Society is located in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 500 Hannah Ave. in Forest Park, IL. Please contact the Historical Society for more information on researching the past or for special events info. You can also visit us on Facebook!

Chicago, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

Art

Maywood, Illinois

Historical Society

Oak Park, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Oak Park, Illinois

Park

Park Ridge, Illinois

Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

History

Riverside, Illinois

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Riverside Historical Museum is located in the East Well House next to the historic Water Tower designed by William Le Barron Jenney. A new exhibit space in the East Well House has recently been completed. New permanent displays are currently being developed.

The Museum is managed and operated by the seven-member volunteer Riverside Historical Commission. The museum contains and archive of approximately 16,000 documents and artifacts that are primarily dedicated to preserving the rich history of Riverside.

Schiller Park, Illinois

History, Park

Stone Park, Illinois

History, Park

River Forest, Illinois

Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers

Nestled in one of Cook County’s richest savannahs, Trailside Museum boasts its historic presence at the Southwest corner of Thatcher and Chicago Avenues in River Forest. Built in 1874, by Abraham J. Hoffman, it was first utilized as a high class finishing school for young ladies. In 1881, it was converted to an institution for young men from broken homes. Hugh McFarlane, a wealthy carriage maker and village trustee, was a subsequent resident. In 1917, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County purchased the building and surrounding land to use as the general headquarters. Finally, in 1931, it was converted to Trailside Museum, the first of its kind in the midwest.

Maywood, Illinois