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SUMMARY:Starting 7/15: Defining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Defining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States ExhibitJuly 15\, 2026-April 10\, 2027 | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.)Hours* | Monday-Friday: 8:30A-4:30P | Saturday & Sunday: 12-4P \nDefining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States explores the significant events\, moments\, and milestones that have shaped the United States over the course of its 250 years as a country. Through wars\, elections\, protests\, and cultural changes\, this exhibit emphasizes how these historic highlights resonated in DuPage County. \n*Hours will be affected by major holidays. Visit dupagemuseum.org/visit for details. \nAdmission to the DuPage County Historical Museum is free. Donations are greatly appreciated to help create new exhibits and keep our facility open and operating. The suggested donation amount is $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/starting-7-15-defining-us-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states-exhibit/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebrating250,DuPage County Historical Museum,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:8/15-9/30: DuPage County Historical Museum Marks 250th w/ Historic Programs
DESCRIPTION:DuPage County Historical Museum Marks 250th w/ Historic Programs8/15-9/30 | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.)DIY Creative Crafting: Stars & StripesSaturday\, August 15 | 1-3P\nCreate an American flag artwork while learning about various national flags since the birth of the nation. This is a family drop-in event.RegisterFounding Mothers with Laura Keyes\nSaturday\, September 26 | 1P\nThe “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. \nThis 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. \nRegisterCountdown to 250: Celebrating Our Freedom with Terry Lynch\nWednesday\, September 30 | 7P\nTerry 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! \nRegister
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/8-15-9-30-dupage-county-historical-museum-marks-250th-w-historic-programs/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebrating250,DuPage County Historical Museum,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260424T045112
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SUMMARY:8/15: The Mother Road & Iconic DuPage Firsts Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Mother Road & Iconic DuPage Firsts ExhibitAugust 15 – November 14\, 2026 | DuPage County Historical MuseumTake a ride down memory lane on Route 66. This year the legendary “Mother Road” turns 100! Celebrate this golden anniversary along with other iconic firsts in DuPage County. Learn about the first 18-hole golf course\, the first rails-to-trails conversion\, the first public library\, and the first shot fired at Gettysburg. \nContributors:
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/8-15-the-mother-road-iconic-dupage-firsts-exhibit/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T045112
CREATED:20260420T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195527Z
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SUMMARY:9/11: Sins N’ Roses – Chicago’s Guns N’ Roses Illusion with Eliminator – A Tribute to ZZ Top
DESCRIPTION:Sins N’ Roses – Chicago’s Guns N’ Roses Illusion with Eliminator – A Tribute to ZZ TopFriday\, September 11 | 6-9:30P | Gate opens at 5P | Memorial Park$10 in advance† | $12 at the gate\n†Plus processing fee \nPurchase TicketsPerformance Details:8-9:30P | Sins N’ Roses – Chicago’s Guns N’ Roses Illusion \nSins N’ Roses is one of the nations most authentic Guns N’ Roses tributes – rocking the iconic band’s legendary songs LIVE AND LOUD! \nOver the past three years\, Sins N’ Roses has played across the Mid West to tens of thousands of passionate GnR fans – of all ages. They perform over 40 GnR classics – mega hits like Sweet Child of Mine\, Welcome to the Jungle\, November Rain and Paradise City – with note for note musical authenticity – and that bad boy swagger. \nThe band rehearses relentlessly and uses vintage instruments to replicate Guns N’ Roses live performances – fans say the band sounds exactly like Guns N’ Roses from their MTV heyday! \nWebsite: sinsnroses.com \n6-7:15P | Eliminator – A Tribute to ZZ Top \nFounded in Chicago in October 1992\, Eliminator is the longest-running ZZ Top tribute act in the world. No one has been doing this longer — not in America\, not anywhere. Three decades of continuous touring across all 50 states have produced a show that is simply impossible to replicate. \nFrom the iconic fur-covered guitars to the synchronized shuffles and full replica stage attire\, every detail is dialed in to deliver an experience that honors one of rock’s most legendary and distinctive bands. The hats. The beards. The moves. The music. All of it\, every night. \nEliminator has shared stages with Lita Ford\, Night Ranger\, Foghat\, Georgia Satellites\, Jackyl\, Pat Travers\, Henry Lee Summer\, and Wayne Cochran — and been featured on AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands\, filmed live at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/9-11-sins-n-roses-chicagos-guns-n-roses-illusion-with-eliminator-a-tribute-to-zz-top/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Bandshell\, 225 Karlskoga Avenue\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Memorial Park Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T180000
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SUMMARY:9/12: Sons of Chicago – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger with Gold Dust Dreams – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
DESCRIPTION:Sons of Chicago – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger with Gold Dust Dreams – A Tribute to Fleetwood MacSaturday\, September 12 | 6-9:30P | Gate opens at 5P | Memorial Park$10 in advance† | $12 at the gate\n†Plus processing fee \nPurchase TicketsPerformance Details:8-9:30P | Sons of Chicago – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger \nThe Sons of Chicago are a band of eight rocking professional musicians that pay homage to two iconic American artists in the same show. \nAnthems and deep cuts about the dreams\, hope\, hardship and glory of life in the U.S.A. – Springsteen’s Rosalita\, Thunder Road\, Badlands\, Dancing in the Dark\, Promised Land\, Spirit of the Night\, Tenth Avenue Freezeout\, Darlington County\, Bobby Jean\, Light of Day\, The Rising\, Nebraska\, Born to Run; and Seger’s masterworks Roll Me Away\, Rock n Roll Never Forgets\, Fire Down Below\, Turn the Page\, Like a Rock\, Katmandu and others – are performed with the same emotional energy as the originals. \nEvery lyric is a memory\, every riff a heartbeat\, keeping the audience rocking\, dancing and singing with the band. \nWebsite: sonsofchicagomusic.com \n6-7:15P | Gold Dust Dreams – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac \nWhen it comes to tribute acts\, no one performs with more passion and accuracy than Gold Dust Dreams. Fleetwood Mac fans flock to their shows to hear the songs that defined multiple generations. With over 120 million records sold\, Fleetwood Mac has provided the soundtrack for multiple generations of fans across the world. Their songs connect with the audience on an emotional level like no other\, bringing people back to a special place in time. \nGold Dust Dreams embodies the spirit of Fleetwood Mac and goes to great lengths to recreate their greatest hits at each performance\, taking you on a journey through the career of one of the most successful bands of our time. Strap in and get ready for an incredible evening of Fleetwood Mac music. \nWebsite: golddustdreams.com
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/9-12-sons-of-chicago-a-tribute-to-bruce-springsteen-bob-seger-with-gold-dust-dreams-a-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Bandshell\, 225 Karlskoga Avenue\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Memorial Park Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:9/23: Remembering Route 66 with Leslie Goddard
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Route 66 with Leslie GoddardWednesday\, September 23 | 7P | DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium | FREEThe name evokes images of gas stations\, mom-and-pop motels\, quirky attractions\, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed lecture\, historian Leslie Goddard explores the history of Route 66\, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s. Learn why Route 66 remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip. What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle – and what is it today? \nRegister NowContributors:
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/9-23-remembering-route-66-with-leslie-goddard/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E Wesley St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:9/26: Planting Roots\, Growing the Next 250 Years
DESCRIPTION:Planting Roots\, Growing the Next 250 YearsSaturday\, September 26 | 8:30-10A | Lincoln Marsh (Harrison Ave. & Pierce Ave.)Join us for an all-ages celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary on National Public Lands Day. Roll up your sleeves to plant\, explore\, and learn together as we care for our shared public lands. Celebrate 250 years not just by looking back\, but by planting forward and leaving a living legacy for generations to come. \n*Stay tuned for registration details.
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/9-26-planting-roots-growing-the-next-250-years/
LOCATION:Lincoln Marsh\, Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:celebrating250,Conservation,Family-friendly,Featured,Lincoln Marsh
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