2024-Summer-Guide

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AMERICANGIRL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

BIGDIG ARCHAEOLOGYCAMP

Did you know that Lyman Woods was once home to several dozen homes and dairy farm buildings? Go off trail at Lyman Woods to explore the mysteries of the preserve’s past! Learn the basic skills that archaeologists use on a dig, using trowels, excavation techniques and help us identify hidden artifacts! Age: 9-13 Min/Max: 6/20 Fee: $60 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 3500P24-01 7/27-7/28 SA-SU 9:00am-12:00pm

Celebrate Independence Day with Felicity and learn about our young nation. Make crafts and play games from 1776.

Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $24/$36 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 3700G02-01 7/13 SA

1:00-2:30pm

DIGGIN’ INDOWNERS GROVE Shake up your weekend routine with a fun family- focused archaeological dig! We’ll go off trail at Lyman Woods to get hands-on experience using archaeological tools and techniques to excavate the ruins of early 20th Century buildings around the preserve. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 6+ Min/Max: 8/30 Fee: $18 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 3500P21-01 6/15 SAT 9:00-11:00am

Onsite GROUPPROGRAMS Bring your group to the Downers Grove Museum! Programs and tours are 1 hour in length and can be tailored for adult and kid groups. Call 630.963.1309 for details and to book your program or tour today! Group TOURS During your guided tour, you’ll visit the foot print of the Blodgett family cabin, discuss the 1850s, visit the Pioneer Blodgett House, and learn

about the 1890s inside of the Victorian Blodgett House. SCHOOL TOURS: $60 per class per 1-1.5 hour tour GROUP TOURS: $35 for up to 10 people

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