Current News from the Park Forest Historical Society Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 2010. Step Back into a 1950s Christmas will be the December exhibit at the 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[Read More…]
Author: Jane N Stover
‘America’s Original GI Town’ Author, Gregory Randall Returns to Park Forest
Gregory Randall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest was planned in 1946 as a GI Town to provide housing for returning World War II veterans and their families. Settled in 1948, the village became the first fully-planned post-World War II suburb. This seminal community in the suburban growth of[Read More…]
Volunteers Still Needed for 1950s Museum
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, run by the Park Forest Historical Society is looking for you! It is fun to show the museum and share stories with the visitors. You don’t have to live in Park Forest, or ever have lived here to[Read More…]
Another Black Hour Band to perform locally June 17, 2010
The band, Another Black Hour, will be performing at Sam Maguire’s in Orland Park on Thursday June 17 at 8 p.m. outdoors, if the weather is good, or at 10:00 p.m. indoors if not. Sam Maguire’s is at 39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park< IL 60462. Phone, 708-460-1771. One of[Read More…]
When Did Your Family Get Here? Park Forest Historical Society Program June 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Whether your family arrived in 1845 or last week, the Park Forest Historical Society invites you to attend a special social event, “When Did Your Family Get Here?” The event will be held in Park Forest Village Hall, Sunday June 27, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. This is[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for 1950s Museum
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, is looking for volunteers to show the museum and to possibly help with other volunteer activities. The museum, operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, has regular open hours Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Volunteers[Read More…]
1950s Easter at Park Forest Museum thru May 1, 2010
Come to the 1950s Park Forest House Museum Saturdays 1-3 p.m., through May 1, 2010 to see 1950s Easter decorations. The museum is located at 141 Forest Blvd, at the corner of Forest and Fir. Regular open hours are Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Donation is $5 for adults: children 12 and[Read More…]
History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs, May 1 2010
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE Association 24TH ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CONFERENCE Whole In One: History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs Saturday, May 1, 2010 Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Avenue, Homewood, IL Co-sponsored by the Village of Homewood Heritage Committee Spend a day in the historic Spanish Revival Ravisloe[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Announces 2010 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Park Forest Historical Society will welcome its class of 2010 on April 18. (Graphic Supplied) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will hold the annual Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, April 18, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest.[Read More…]
Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad Program February 21, 2010
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois," will be the program of the Park Forest Historical Society on Sunday February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall. Dr. Larry A. McClellan, local historian, will present his research into evidence of Underground Railroad activity[Read More…]
