DuPage County Historical Museum Marks 250th w/ Historic Programs

Saturday, August 15 | 1-3P
Create an American flag artwork while learning about various national flags since the birth of the nation. This is a family drop-in event.

Saturday, September 26 | 1P
The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. While many of us remember reading something about Martha Washington and Abigail Adams, there are so many more women to admire. Whether they assisted in the years-long Revolutionary War, or had one brief moment of heroism, their actions had long-lasting and nation-building effects. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies – all women, and all vital to our nation’s history.

This Illustrated Lecture focuses on the remarkable women who had a first-hand view of the founding of our nation, and whose stories need to be shared. Join Laura Keyes as she shares their history, their bravery, and their surprising legacies.

Wednesday, September 30 | 7P
Terry Lynch leads us on a tour of previous milestones like the 50th Jubilee, Centennial, Sesquicentennial, and Bicentennial and how they were commemorated as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday!