Elmhurst History Museum connects people with history.
Elmhurst, IL
Joined July 2011
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We're counting down to March 26 to welcome Chicago Immigrant Orchestra to @elmhurst_u! Get your tickets now at tinyurl.com/3cw6xsrs
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Support the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry by bringing non-perishable food items to the Library or @ElmhurstHist during regular hours in July.
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Ketchup on your hot dog? Deep dish or tavern style? Italian beef: wet or dry? Chicago’s spiciest food questions are now up for debate inside the @ElmhurstHist. @Lisa_Fielding has the story:
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Drop by and pick up a free Christmas cracker craft kit this weekend! Make a reservation for preferred pick up date, limit 4 per family. eventbrite.com/e/christmas-c…
Thanks @chitribsuburbs for calling out our Snoopy Soars with NASA exhibit as one of 5 things to do this weekend in the 'burbs. Reservations are no longer needed so stop by to see this free exhibit soon!
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@ElmhurstHist lent numerous materials to our “In Focus” show opening March 4. They show local responses to fair housing such as first-person accounts by local residents, images, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and more.
📷 Selma Sympathy March, March 20, 1965, The Elmhurst Press
Opening day tomorrow--FLW is taking over Elmhurst!
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This road trip is coming to a close this SU Oct. 11! Make a reservation to see it this week at eventbrite.com/e/elmhurst-hi…
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From 1969 to 2008 John Margolies photographed the eccentric roadside architecture and ephemera of the US. @librarycongress bought the lot, a total of 11,710 colour slides, and lifted all copyright restrictions on them. Here's our highlights: publicdomainreview.org/colle…
Our new exhibit, "The Great Midwestern Road Trip," opens Friday, 6/26! Masks and online reservations required. More info: elmhursthistory.org
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The Elmhurst History Museum's closure has been extended through April 7th. Please look for the latest info and history resources at elmhursthistory.org or follow our Facebook page. Thanks and stay safe all!
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Best Bets: @ElmhurstHist hosts "The Power of Children" exhibit, #NorthernIllinoisAirshow returns to #Waukegan and @ShopRandhurst hosts #StreetFest bit.ly/2NPP9cI
Thanks for the shout out Chicago Parent for including Elmhurst Museum Day on the list of 12 best things to do in May...we agree! See you on May 19th. facebook.com/story.php?story…
Our Director, Dave Oberg, is rocking the rotunda today in Springfield advocating for Illinois museums and educating state lawmakers on the many benefits of museums in our communities. facebook.com/story.php?story…
Happy May! Today is the first day of the KDRMA Passport to Adventure, an excellent resource for exploring museums in the western suburbs. They’re free—pick your passports up in the museum shop while supplies last. facebook.com/story.php?story…
Save $5 on Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest tickets you say? Make plans to be at Pints for the Beer Fest Pre-Party on June 15th. We’re thinking this makes a perfect Father’s Day gift for some lucky dads out there! facebook.com/story.php?story…
Our director Dave Oberg will present this fascinating program on Monday at Elmhurst Public Library. Register to learn more about Elmhurst history. facebook.com/story.php?story…