Browse Through Our Past Events

Elmhurst Heritage Foundation members and donors are invited to a reception and gallery talk with exhibit partner Marten Stromberg. Join Stromberg in the Sandburg exhibit for a talk at 5:30 followed by refreshments and conversation in the Education Center prior to his public lecture.

Marten Stromberg, exhibit writer of “Carl Sandburg in Elmhurst” and rare books curator at University of Illinois at Urbana, discusses his experience working on the exhibit and shares insights on Sandburgs life, passion, and body of work created during the era he lived and worked in Elmhurst.

The Museum invites local veterans (who have served in any capacity) and their families for a special afternoon in their honor. Guided tours at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. will explore the “Our Lives, Our Stories” exhibit.  Complimentary refreshments served in the Education Center.

An elegant afternoon with former First Lady Jackie Onassis portrayed by Leslie Goddard. Traditional teas sandwiches, savory and sweet treats served.

Celebrate the historic 2013 Rolling Stones tour and kick-off the new exhibit: Shutter to Think: The Rock & Roll Lens of Paul Natkin

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation invites you to a Gala Celebration, part of the Visionary Voices Campaign. Proceeds will support the creation of a new History of Elmhurst exhibit for the Elmhurst Historical Museum.

Guy Todnem – adjunct professor, author, and historian – shares testimonials and archive photos of one-room schoolhouses from days gone by.