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Remembering Rich East DVD

“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 by James Wright

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…]

Park Forest Aqua Center VOPF

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…]

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…]

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