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SIP, SIPHOORAY! HISTORIC COCKTAILTASTINGAT BELMONT Spanning five decades of popular cocktails you may not have heard of from 1910 to 1950. During this program you will learn how to make and do a tasting of each of these pieces of history. Snacks will accompany the beverages. Each drink will be accompanied by fun facts about the drink and the time period of its popularity. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $35/$50 Location: Belmont Golf Club Class # Date Day Time 1700G02-01 3/1 F 7:00-9:00pm

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Take an early lunch break and join the museum staff as we discuss all things Downers Grove. We’ll discuss a new topic each month, relating to Downers Grove History and show some unique photographs from the museum’s archives. Age: 18+ Min/Max: 5/40 Fee: Free Location: Virtual Time: 11:00-11:45AM Class # Date Day Topic 1700G01-01 1/18 TH Sears and other Kit homes of D.G. 1700G01-02 2/15 TH How to Research Your Historic Home 1700G01-03 3/14 TH Prominent Women of D.G. 2700G01-01 4/18 TH Isrel Blackburn and the Civil War 2700G01-02 5/16 TH The Blodgetts and the Underground Railroad THEMYSTERIOUS DEATHOF PRIMROSEVON SCHNITZEL NEW! A murder mystery only you can solve! The heiress of an affluent meat packing family has been struck down before your very eyes, but who has done it? Find clues, interrogate suspects and avenge her! Canapés to

be served at 7:00pm with a side of murder. Age: 16+ Min/Max: 8/20 R/NR: $18/$27 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 1700G07-01 2/17 SA

7:00-8:30pm

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 VISITDGPARKS.ORG FORGROUPPROGRAMSANDTOUR INFO 97