Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage
March 14 - August 10, 2025
A new exhibit has down roots at the Elmhurst History Museum! Learn about the rich history of farming in the western suburbs with Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage.
From 1850 – 1950, the area of DuPage County, located just 10 miles west of Chicago, was home to farming families and small towns. This new exhibit explores how settlers transformed the land into a thriving farming community, despite facing challenges. These pioneering families supported themselves through subsistence farming before transitioning to commercial farming, contributing to Illinois' agricultural legacy.
Through historic artifacts, photographs, and a variety of interactive elements, this family-friendly exhibit showcases the evolution of the agricultural industry in DuPage County and how it was influenced by emerging technologies, evolving transportation, and more.
Sponsored by: Feze Roofing & Elmhurst Heritage Foundation.
By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst
Ongoing Exhibition
NEW UPDATES! Experience the history of Elmhurst through an innovative, award-winning exhibit that takes visitors on a journey of discovery exploring how the city has changed and grown over the past 165+ years. The Museum’s second floor gallery is home to a state-of-the-art, engaging exhibit with many interactive displays, artifact towers, rare collection photos, and more. View the newly updated exhibit introduction that documents the early history of the Native cultures that populated the Elmhurst area before the arrival of European settlers. In our mini-theatre, select from a menu of video options including a documentary on Elmhurst history and the story of the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse. Check out the changing History Spotlight and a feature about the Glos Family and Glos Mansion in the 2nd floor hallway. Sponsored by: Elmhurst Heritage Foundation.
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