Two “Last Chances” to visit the Eklund History Center

Posted on May 19, 2005 in categories Events, Exhibits, Press Releases

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The last two openings before the summer close of the Glencoe Historical Society’s Eklund History Center and Garden will be Sunday afternoons, May 22 and June 12, from 2-4 p.m.

A variety of exhibits that are now on display will be changed over the summer, when the Center is closed (except by appointment, call 847.835.0040). Do come to enjoy a look at the following:

1940s: Years of Transitions
A visit to the Glencoe homefront of the 1940s, with a sample kitchen and living room of the era, plus artifacts including newspapers, books, and sewing supplies. Also on display: black bag doctors used for at-home visits and hats that no one, man or woman, went out without. Some items that began in the ‘40s are familiar even today: Dick and Jane books, Spam, Jell-O and Lionel trains. Others items on display are solely from the decade that embraced both war and peace: draft board classification cards, posters to remind everyone to save newspapers and not use meat, a rotary telephone and a variety of radios.
What’s in Our Name?
An exhibit about Glencoe, Scotland and its relation to Glencoe, Illinois. Why did the Village’s first seal feature a boat that plied the ocean? Because it was modeled after boats typical of Glencoe, Scotland that traversed rivers and streams of the high loch area. Other items from the village’s “sister” city:
  • Tartans,
  • Remembrances and history of the Glencoe Massacre, and
  • Picture postcards of the scenery.

The last event of the year will be the annual Strawberry Sociable on Sunday, June 12th. Residents are invited to join the Historical Society for viewing of the exhibits, but also strawberry shortcake piled high with whipped cream, a great way to begin the summer. Also on the program, dedication of new bricks for the commemorative walk between Park Avenue and the Eklund Center. Fun, learning and food will all be on tap on June 12th, from 2–4 p.m.

Join us for one of these Sundays or call for an appointment for a personal visit, 847-835-0040.

 

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  2. On June 27, 2005 2:27 PM, Nello Lucchesi said:

    This press release was published in an article titled, “ Eklund Center moves to close out the year” published in the May 5, 2005 issue of the Glencoe News.