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If you have visited our latest exhibit, “Lost Chicagoland Department Stores,” you’ve learned about the evolution of the retail industry and brick-and-mortar stores, and the importance of supporting…

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Dedicated to engaging people with history through thoughtful collection, enlightening exhibits, and diverse educational experiences, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave, will introduce its…

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Bringing 50+ Brewers to the Grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, the Fest will Feature Top Area Brews, Live Music, and More. Featuring craft beer, cider, mead, and seltzers from over 50 brewers…

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Families looking for affordable and engaging activities this summer can make their way to the Elmhurst History Museum on select Mondays for free programming designed for elementary-age children.

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Over the past 200 years, the bicycle has evolved into a vehicle that opens doors to new adventures and experiences for all ages. From transportation and infrastructure to manufacturing and recreation…

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The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is once again presenting a throwback competition played by the old-school rules of the 1850’s when the Vintage Baseball Game returns to the Elmhurst University campus…

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The Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit, In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities , will soon be closing after a six-month run. The museum is presenting a special event on the…

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The Elmhurst History Museum recovers and restores a historically significant painting by famous artist G.P.A. Healy Usually history museums acquire objects that are meaningful to their mission and…

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ELMHURST, Ill. — When it comes to creating vibrant concert experiences with an international flair, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is second to none for evoking sounds that span the globe and come…