Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marshall Field’s Bricks and books on Park Forest are on sale for Holiday gift giving from the Park Forest Historical Society. All gift items are available at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd. Open hours in November are Wednesdays 11-2; Saturdays 12-3. Beginning December[Read More…]
Author: Jane N Stover
1950s Park Forest House Museum Announces Fall 2011 Hours
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, announces its Fall 2011 hours. The museum will be open September through November, Wednesdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The museum will be open two extra hours on Saturday, September 24, from 11[Read More…]
Historical Society To Celebrate Volunteers, Past and Present, at Sept. 25 Annual Meeting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Historical Society will hold, "A Celebration of our Volunteers, Past and Present," Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The celebration will be preceded by a brief Annual Meeting and election of board members, with reports from[Read More…]
Seven To Be Inducted Into Park Forest 2011 Hall Of Fame April 3
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Historical Society will induct seven into the Park Forest Hall of Fame on Sunday April 3, 2011, 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The ceremony and reception are free and open to the general public. The 2011 inductees will join more than[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society To Celebrate 25 Years of Saving History
Sally Wallach, Suzie Brown and Therese Goodrich sell bricks from the former Marshall Fields building in Village Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society this year celebrates a quarter century of saving the past for the future. On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the Historical Society[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall Of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2010. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141[Read More…]
Marshall Field’s Brick Sale
The Park Forest Historical Society is selling pieces of history just in time for Holiday giving. Marshall Field’s Park Forest Store bricks are for sale at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd, Saturday December 11 and 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The museum features the[Read More…]
PFHS 25th Anniversary Luncheon
Saving our History for 25 Years The 25th Anniversary Luncheon will be on Sunday January 30th 1:30 p.m. at Dining on the Green. Details soon. Speakers on the history of the society will include, former Head Librarian, Neal J. Ney, who encouraged formation of the Society and the collection, former President[Read More…]
America’s Original GI Town, 2nd edition
America’s Original GI Town, Signed Copies For Sale at 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Saturday November 13, America’s Original GI Town Author, Gregory Randall returned with an updated edition of his now-classic book. Signed copies of the book are for sale at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest[Read More…]
Step Back into a 1950s Christmas, December 2010
Step Back into a 1950s Christmas December exhibit at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Saturdays December 4, 11 and 18th from 1-3 p.m. Groups by appointment at other times. This year, donation to this exhibit is by advance ticket of $3.00; 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Tickets[Read More…]
