2017/2018 Morton Grove Park District Winter Spring Activity Guide
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Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com 52 Morton Grove Pictorial History Book for sale at the Morton Grove Museum. Published by Arcadia Press, the book "Images of America - Morton Grove" will be on sale at the Museum & Education Annex for a discounted price of $15 (regular price $21.95). IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE Museum Hours Haupt-Yehl House Museum and John & Mary Helen Slater Education Annex Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Sunday: Noon to 2:00 pm Closed weekends January & February See the Museum Attendants at the Education Center on weekdays for access to the Haupt-Yehl House Museum. The Morton Grove Historical Society is always seeking interesting items relating to the history of Morton Grove and the people who settled the area. If you have something that you might consider donating, please contact us at the Museum (847-965-0203) and tell us about the item. Education Annex & Haupt-Yehl House New Members & Volunteers Wanted! For more information on how to become a member (or volunteer docent at the museum), call us at 847-965-0203 or email us at mghistorical@gmail.com. Exhibits Photo: Nurses Uniform Morton Grove's Military Defends The Nation "Morton Grove's Military Defends The Nation – An Exhibit About The Times & People Who Took Up Arms to Protect Their Homes and Way of Life Over the Centuries" Our exhibit covers a long arc of history showing artifacts, photographs, art and more from many eras. Running from October through Memorial Day 2020 Programs About Us BRIEF HISTORY In 1984 the Morton Grove Historical Society, in partnership with the Morton Grove Park District, purchased and moved Haupt-Yehl House, which was built in 1888, from its original location on Lincoln Avenue to its present site in Harrer Park. Currently, the Historical Society and Park District cooperate in maintaining and operating the Museum and Education Center. The museum collects and displays artifacts of signifi cance to Morton Grove, including those of the original founders and of more recent settlers to the community, all who continue to enhance the vitality of Morton Grove. The Historical Museum opened to the public in 1986, and the Education Center in 2008. mortongroveparks.com/ parks-facilities/museum-education-center/ And be sure to visit the Society page at https://mortongrovehistory.weebly.com/ too! DONATIONS "How Our Lives Were Shaped After World War One" by Lt. Colonel Bud Bowie (US Army-Retired) that will address how peoples' lives and outlooks changed after the Great War. "A History of David Adler's Architecture" by Michael N. Plei, P.E. who will speak about the innovative work of Dankmar Adler of Adler & Sullivan, one of the Midwest's greatest architectural fi rms of the late 1800's after the Chicago Fire. Coming Early 2020! WGN's Steve King & Johnnie Putman - about Les Paul and our book, "A Little More Les." Our presentations usually include about a 45 min. talk about Les and our 18 year friendship with him followed by a book signing. Opening Spring 2020! History of Morton Grove Morton Grove has a long history from before it was offi cially incorporated in 1895. This new, permanent exhibit will feature many aspects of the village's history and its people. The exhibit will be located in the lower level of the Haupt-Yehl House Museum. MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER