2019-WINTER RECREATION GUIDE

HISTORY PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS Home School History Workshop Come to the Downers Grove Museum to learn about history in a hands-on way! Each workshop covers an informal introduction to a history topic and includes a related, hands-on activity! Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 4/10 R/NR: $36/$54 Location: Downers Grove Museum Class # Date Day Time Topic 120054-01 1/10 - 1/31 TH 1:00-2:30pm Museum Finds 120054-02 2/7 - 2/28 TH 1:00-2:30pm Famous People in DG History 120054-03 3/7 - 3/28 TH 1:00-2:30pm The Civil War

New! History Adventure Camp Spend Spring Break exploring the exciting history of Downers Grove with the Downers Grove Museum! We’ll get to know some of Downers Grove’s coolest residents and perform some fun activities relating to how people lived in the past. Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $100/$150 Location: Downers Grove Museum Class # Date Day Time 120057-01 3/25 - 3/29 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm New! Student Museum Volunteer Day Do you know any students looking for volunteer hours? Come to the Museum for two hours of student volunteer work! Museum staff will assign volunteers a behind-the- scenes, hands-on task. Advance registration required. Age: 14-19 Min/Max: 2/10 Fee: Free Location: Downers Grove Museum Class # Date Day Time 120072-01 1/21 M 10:00am-12:00pm

American Girl Doll Valentine Tea Party

Dress up and bring your favorite American Girl Doll to the Museum for a special Valentine’s Day themed tea party. Enjoy scrumptious treats, share stories about your doll and complete a fun craft for your doll. Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Downers Grove Museum Class # Date Day Time 120016-01 2/9 SA 12:00-1:30pm

MERRY & BRIGHT A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Free! Join us for a celebration of the season at this free family event! Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday-decorated Victorian Blodgett house and listen to Victorian-era carolers. Stroll the park while warming up around a campfire and visit with Santa! Holiday snacks and hot cocoa will be available for purchase to enhance the holiday cheer. Ages: All Fee: Free Location: Downers Grove Museum Day Date Time SA 12/8 3:00-7:00pm

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