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HISTORY For Youth

American Girl Doll Thanksgiving Party

American Girl Doll Fall Fest Bring your American Girl doll or any other similar sized doll to make fun crafts and play fun games to celebrate the fall. We’ll take a look at how the beginning of fall was celebrated in the past, and participate in fun activities relating to its beginnings.

Thanksgiving brings us together to celebrate with our friends and families, so bring along an American Girl and come celebrate Thanksgiving with us here at the Downers Grove Museum. We’ll play fun holiday games and make a fun Thanksgiving craft celebrating our historic Thanksgiving traditions.

Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $26/$39 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G10-01 11/14 SA

Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $26/$39 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G08-01 9/12 SA

1:00-2:30pm

1:00-2:30pm

Samantha’s Victorian Christmas

American Girl Doll Halloween Party

Make crafts and play games related to American Girl Samantha’s story to learn what Christmas was like in the Victorian period. Step back in time and see Victorian Christmas holiday decorations and traditions by exploring the Victorian Blodgett House.

Celebrate Halloween with your American Girl Doll at the Downers Grove Museum! Learn about the celebration’s traditions, and create a Halloween-related craft.

Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $26/$39 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G09-01 10/10 SA

Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $26/$39 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G11-01 12/19 SA

1:00-2:30pm

1:00-2:30pm

Merry & Bright Victorian Christmas Saturday, December 12 • 3-6PM

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