The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, Illinois, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,”
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“Remembering Rich East” DVD On Sale Now
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Remembering Rich East” DVD is now for sale for $20 each from the Park Forest Historical Society. The DVD is 23 minutes of video and photos of the interior and exterior of Rich East High School, along with images from brochures that were put out when it[Read More…]
The Dixie Highway in Illinois Program Runs Sunday at St. Mary’s, Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A program on the history of the Dixie Highway in Illinois will run this Sunday, September 26, at St. Mary’s Church in Park Forest. The event, sponsored by the Park Forest Historical Society, will take place immediately after the Park Forest Historical Society elects board members during[Read More…]
History of the Park Forest Aqua Center to Air Sunday – Plus How to Sign Up for This Year’s Season
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An oral history of the Park Forest Aqua Center with John Joyce and Kris Martin will air this Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The Park Forest Historical Society will present the 1988 interview on their YouTube Channel free of charge. The interview was done by[Read More…]
“Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day” Exhibit at 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, Illinois, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day,” from February 1 -March 7, 2020, open Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; other times by appointment. One[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum Featuring 70th Anniversary of Park Forest and Aqua Center History Displays
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Historical Society is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Park Forest in 2018-2019. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum is featuring displays of documents, articles, and photographs on the planning and building of Park Forest, from its inception in 1946. Also, there is a display on[Read More…]
‘STEP BACK INTO A 1950s CHRISTMAS’ Exhibit at 1950s PF House Museum
The Christmas tree at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas," exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, open Wednesdays and Saturdays in December from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall Of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2012. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141[Read More…]
Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas
Step back into a 1950s Christmas at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, Illinois, invites you to "Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas !" "We’ve “Decked our Halls" Saturdays December 3, 10, 17, and[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum Announces New December Hours
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, will be open in December, for the exhibit, "Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas," Wednesdays 11-2, Saturdays December 3, 10, and 17 from 10-3, or by appointment. Call about Saturday December 24 to Jerry Shnay, 708-747-3571. Donation during December is adults[Read More…]