2025-Fall-Guide

HISTORY PROGRAMS

SEARS AND HISTORIC HOMES WALKING TOUR Join the Museum Staff for a 1-hour walking tour of Downers Grove’s oldest and most prominent homes! Learn about the families who lived in the houses and the history of architectural styles ranging from Sears kit homes to mortise-and-tenon Greek Revival-style homes. All parts of the tour may not be ADA accessible. Tour meets in front of the Lincoln Center. All children must be registered and supervised by a registered adult. Age: 6+ Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700G07-01 10/18 SA 2:00-3:00pm

MAIN STREET CEMETERY FLASHLIGHT TOUR See the Main Street Cemetery in a spookier light! With a flashlight in hand, learn about the happy and tragic lives of the Downers Grove residents who are buried there and some local ghost stories. This program meets at the cemetery. Please dress for the weather. Children under 16 must register and be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Fishel Park Class # Date Day Time 4700G05-01 10/23 TH 7:00-8:00pm

Onsite GROUP PROGRAMS 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 footprint 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: $62 per class per 1-1.5 hour tour GROUP TOURS: $35 for up to 10 people

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