The Center offers many enlightening programs for all ages including "Grave Reminders" Cemetery Walk; lecture programs; Joe K. Anderson History Roundtable discussions; special events at the Dunham-Hunt House; biking, walking self-guided tours; and more.We encourage visitors to return often to this page for additional programs, events and updates. Use the Calendar of Events link above to stay up to date on all of our upcoming program and events dates. We also suggest that programs, locations and times should always be confirmed by calling us at (630) 584-6967.
Coming August 25: St.
Charles History Crawl!
If
you want to hear the interesting
stories behind some of St.
Charles’ historic places,
get the scoop on the yarns
you’ve heard, or just
want to spend the day downtown
with family and friends – then
join us on Saturday, August
25th, for a fascinating St.
Charles History Crawl through
historic downtown. 
Modeled after the wildly popular walking tours of London and Dublin, the St.
Charles History Crawl will lead participants through the story of our town. Heritage
Center guides will be stationed around town ready to share the stories, legends,
and tales about St. Charles, its well-known past residents, and famous visitors.
Along the way participants will have the opportunity to stop, look through some
of the buildings, visit the shops, enjoy refreshments and activities, and take
in the beauty of St. Charles. The self-paced tours will begin at Noon and
will be available until 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for the event are just $10 for Heritage Center Members and only $15 for
non-members. No charge for any age children when accompanied by an adult. Tickets
will be available beginning August 1st. For more information call 630-584-6967or
stop in at the History Museum.
Wrap up the summer with a day in downtown St. Charles, and join us for the St.
Charles History Crawl!
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Joe K. Anderson Roundtables:
Four times a year residents gather to discuss a topic relating to St. Charles
History. Topics for discussion in the past have ranged from education
to recreation, from the history of the farms in the area to dating and
social customs. Participants are encouraged to bring along a story to
share and any photos or other objects they wish to show relating to the
topic. Next years topics will be announced soon.
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Thursday Evening
Lecture Series:
Four times a year the St. Charles Heritage Center along with the St.
Charles Public Library host a lecture series. These one-hour lectures touch
on topics relevant to St. Charles and the surrounding area. Topics for 2004
include: “Motor Age: Lincoln highway and Early Tourism”, “Architectural
Salvage”, and “How to Preserve Family Memories: Scrapbooking.”
Junior Historical
Society:
This is a group for students ages 8-13 who are interested in history.
Through different activities members will have the opportunity to learn more
about their community, help research and put together exhibits to be displayed
at the History Museum, visit other Chicago-area museums, and meet other students
their age with similar interests. Meetings are at 1-2:30 p.m.on the 2nd Saturday
of the month, January, June-September, and December.
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May Membership Event:
May is National Historic Preservation Month and National Museum falls during
the month. The St. Charles Heritage Center takes this month to recognize
our membership and offers a special tour or event for members as a thank
you for their continued support.
Grave Reminders
Cemetery Walk:
Each October, the St. Charles Heritage Center presents a cemetery walk
through North Cemetery on Rt. 25. Current residents dress up and portray
former residents who are buried at North Cemetery. The residents that are
portrayed change from year to year.
Copyright © St.
Charles Heritage Center
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