One for All at the St. Charles History Museum St Patrick’s Day Lucky Inclusive Hotspot

Proactively taking steps towards inclusion for everyone.

The St. Charles History Museum will host its annual Lucky Inclusive Hotspot on the day of the St. Charles St Patrick’s Parade- Saturday, March 12th.

Last year we were unable to host due to COVID, but this year we are back and are introducing two new features of this free event.

Beginning at noon, join us for a take home craft and a Leprechaun scavenger hunt within the exhibit.  Starting at 1:30 PM you can enjoy some old-fashioned popcorn while you wait for the parade. (There is a suggested donation of .50¢ per bag.

The Museum will reserve the patio and front sidewalk for those needing wheelchair access. Parking will be in front of the Museum or the Fred Norris parking garage behind the building.

Lindsay Judd, St. Charles History Museum Executive Director, stated: “We’re thrilled to be able to facilitate awareness of the need to be proactive in our inclusivity efforts.”

This year’s Scarecrow Stroll will feature a live professional pumpkin carver on Saturday Oct. 10th from 10 am- 5pm at the St. Charles History Museum! Stop by or visit the St. Charles Business Alliance Facebook page on Oct. 10th to see a live stream.

No cost for admission: donations to the Museum are appreciated.

This event is presented by the St. Charles Business Alliance and sponsored by In Towne Self-Storage.

May is Preservation Month…

Public parks are a boon to every community. Families gather for picnics, sports and special events. They host marathons and festivals, but are havens for early-morning runners and walkers. Parks offer safe, stimulating places for children to play and grow.

But there weren't always public parks. So how did they come to be?

Join Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley as we welcome Carol Yetken, Landscape Architect and Historian of CYLA Design. Carol will discuss the history of public parks and discuss the unique and leading role Illinois had in the establishment of public parks. She will discuss the design of parks and how they evolved over time. We will conclude with a brief history and discussion of the history of Pottawatomie Park and Golf Course, followed by a short walking tour of Pottawatomie Park.

The event is free, but registration is recommended. Space is limited, so register soon!

To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-landscapes-with-carol-yetken-tickets-60192412125

This program has been organized by Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley and is in collaboration with the following organizations as part of preservation month.

Help us Kickoff Preservation Month!

Event from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Community Room at the St. Charles Public Library. Register on the St. Charles Public Library Website.

Join Dr. Steven Smunt of the St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission for an exploration of historic homes around St. Charles.

St. Charles contains an excellent collection of historic houses from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Buildings in the historic districts are known for their quality of construction & craftsmanship.

Many are over 100 years old and if properly maintained will last indefinitely. Dr. Steve Smunt, of the St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission, will share his experiences in preservation and cover the following topics on old houses:

• Why we love our old houses

• The process of obtaining landmark status: A case study of the Emma Durant-Lane house

• Plaque programs, organizational and official

• The historic preservation movement in St. Charles

• Q&A

This program is in Collaboration with the following organizations as part of Preservation Month.

Join the St. Charles History Museum for our Family Fun Day! Bring your kids to enjoy carnival games, kid friendly food provided by the Slow Food Truck, live music, a dunk tank, face painting, a trackless train and much more.

Chalk Art Contest 2017

As part of Family Fun Day All Things Art Studio will be running a chalk art contest children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to participate.

The chalk contest will be begin at 11:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Voting will occur from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contest winners will receive an assortment of prizes generously donated from local businesses.

Only ten spots are available; participants are encouraged to register with Museum staff as soon as possible, as spots are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. 

To enter please fill out the form below or call 630-584-6967.

The Family Fun Day will be held at the St. Charles History Museum and on the top deck of the adjacent 3rd Street Parking garage.

Family Fun Day 2016

Participating Organizations:

• All on The Table- Healthy Eating Tips
• Chiro One- Spinal Checks
• Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream
• Dunk Tank featuring Ron Onesti, Paul Lencioni, and more!
• DuPage Children's Museum
• Fine Line Arts Center- Paper Marbling and Basket Weaving
• Funny Faces Face Painting
• Jank Guitar Shop- Guitar Karaoke
• Olympia Chiropractic- Chair Massages
• The Painted Vine Cellar- Pineapple Paintings
• St. Charles Fire Department with Fire Truck Apperance
• St. Charles Park District
• St. Charles Youth Baseball League- Water Balloon Baseball, Speed Pitch & More
   

Tickets

$25 FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

Ticket includes: entry to the event, 25 game tickets, a bag of popcorn, and a bottle of water.

$10 INDIVIDUAL

Ticket includes: entry to the event, 10 game tickets, a bag of popcorn, and a bottle of water.

$5 Additional Person/Child/Game Tickets

5 Addition game tickets, a bag of popcorn, and a bottle of water.