Archive of News Items for Category “Events”

Below are summaries of all the news items in the category Events. To read the full item (including comments), click on ‘[more…]’.

Starry, Starry Night Provides Music, Dancing, Fun at Second Chance Prom
The third annual garden party with nearly 100 guests was a fun and raised over $10,000.  [more…]
Posted Jul 22, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Prom-enade of Dresses from 1900s to 2000s Featured at Eklund History Center
The Chance to Dance exhibit is open and features outfits from the flapper’s fringe-covered short dress to last year’s frothy black chiffon long gown.  [more…]
Posted Jul 9, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Dance at the “Last Chance Prom,” Historical Society’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser
The society’s annual garden party fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 12.  [more…]
Posted Jun 19, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Press Releases
Memorial Day Remembers Dead, Vets
Society provides background material for veterans mentioned in Memorial Day observance.  [more…]
Posted May 26, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Bike Hike and Daggitt Cemetery Walk: Informative, Enjoyable, and Cold
Daggitt Cemetery event included a lecture on its history as well as a scavenger hunt.  [more…]
Posted May 21, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
The Amazing Chase Was On!

The Amazing Chase, a village-wide scavenger hunt took place Sunday, April 27 and attracted more than 90 scavengers, ranging in age from 2 to 73.

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Posted May 2, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Get Ready, Get Set, Amazing Chase is Coming
Apply now for Amazing Chase, a scavenger hunt of historic proportions.  [more…]
Posted Apr 17, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Enter Amazing Chase Now
Time is running out to form teams for the Amazing Chase, a scavenger hunt set for 2-4 p.m. April 27.  [more…]
Posted Apr 10, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Get Ready, Get Set, Go
The Amazing Chase is a scavenger hunt of historic proportions set for April 27, 2-4 p.m.  [more…]
Posted Apr 3, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Winter 2008 Newsletter
List of Articles: Message from the President: Upcoming Events: Eklund History Center Renovation: What’s New in Our Collection; The Glencoe Historical Society at 70; What are these symbols?; Glencoe Historical Society Board; Call For Prom Dresses; Celebrating Black History in Glencoe; A Historical Haunting?; Thank You to Our Member Contributors; Just What Do We Do at the Museum?; In Memory Of Wilson Rankin.   [more…]
Posted Mar 11, 2008 in Events, Newsletters, Website
Celebrating Glencoe History Panel
Panel of black residents reminisced about being African American and living in Glencoe through the decades.  [more…]
Posted Feb 21, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
Black History in Glencoe Opens for Black History Month
GHS has two events to celebrate Black History Month are scheduled: an opening reception and a panel discussion mid-month.   [more…]
Posted Jan 16, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Garden Party at Eklund Center Set for July 21st
The Society’s Garden Party will be held on July 21 and will feature a new exhibit, Life is a Beach, So Dig Right In, inside the Eklund History Center museum.  [more…]
Posted Jun 21, 2007 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Lunch with Othello Is Great Success
Prior to seeing Shakespeare’s Othello at Writer’s Theater, guests enjoyed a lunch of Moroccan-themed foods such as lamb pies and curried chicken. A short exhibit, Theater in Glencoe, illustrated the history of theater in the village.  [more…]
Posted Jun 14, 2007 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Second Graders to Visit Downtown Glencoe, Historical Society
Second graders visited various downtown business and two homes as part of their My Community program at school.  [more…]
Posted May 31, 2007 in Events, Press Releases
Lunch with Othello Moves Indoors
Lunch with Othello—lunch followed by the Writer’s Theater production of Othello sponsored by the Glencoe Historical Society—will move indoors June 10th due to the cicada invasion in the Eklund Garden.  [more…]
Posted May 16, 2007 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Strawberry Sociable June 3
Glencoe Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Sociable, a celebration of summer, will be held June 3rd, 2–4 p.m. at the Eklund History Center, 377 Park Ave. Admission is free and everyone is invited.  [more…]
Posted May 16, 2007 in Events, Garden, Press Releases
Historical Society Sets Dates for Summer Events
Mark your calendars for: Annual Strawberry Sociable (June 3) ; Lunch with Othello (June 10); and Second Annual Garden Party (July 21).  [more…]
Posted Apr 25, 2007 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Greetings from Glencoe Opens April 29th
A new post card exhibit, Greetings from Glencoe, featuring the donation of Glencoe resident Bea and Barney Berlin will open with a special event 2-4 p.m. April 29th at the Glencoe Historical Society.  [more…]
Posted Apr 18, 2007 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Save the Dates for GHS Events
Upcoming events include: Strawberry Sociable (June 3), Lunch-Theater (June 10), and Garden Party (July 21).  [more…]
Posted Apr 13, 2007 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Spring 2007 Newsletter
List of Articles: Strawberry Sociable; Upcoming Events & Exhibits; Museum Hours; Volunteering & Donating.   [more…]
Posted Apr 10, 2007 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Newsletters
Annual Meeting Nov. 17th
The Glencoe Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting Nov. 17th at the former home of Helen and Bryron Sharpe, 600 N. Sheridan Road. The event will feature a fashion show showing clothing from the Helen Sharpe Collection as well as a gourmet dinner and silent auction.  [more…]
Posted Oct 25, 2006 in Events, Press Releases
Vintage Clothes for Sale—Wear Them Now or for Halloween
Vintage clothing stylish enough for today is ready for the taking.  [more…]
Posted Sep 27, 2006 in Events
Garden Party Huge Success Despite Heat
Garden Party highlights included buffet supper, spectacular blooms, and debut of Mrs. Sharpe Steps Out.  [more…]
Posted Jul 31, 2006 in Events, Garden, Press Releases
Second Grade History and Architecture program nominated for Illinois Association of Museums Educational Award
Society is nominated for an award for its participation with it‘s book and exhibits in the District # 35 Second Grade History and Architecture program.  [more…]
Posted Jul 14, 2006 in Awards, Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Eklund Garden From Another Era and Site of Benefit
After three years of work, the still-new Eklund garden in Glencoe has become a bird paradise and a gentle place for passersby to sit a spell—as well as the site for this month’s Garden Party benefit featuring a new exhibit, Mrs. Sharpe Steps Out.  [more…]
Posted Jul 13, 2006 in Events, Fundraising, Garden
Annuals Fill in Eklund Garden; Ready for Garden Party Benefit
Flowers added to garden in preparation for Garden Party Benefit.  [more…]
Posted Jun 29, 2006 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Historical Society Announces Summer Hours; Sets Garden Party Benefit
Summer hours are in effect from now until September. Garden Party Benefit, scheduled for July 29, includes new exhibit: Mrs. Sharpe Steps Out.  [more…]
Garden Party Set For July 29th
The Glencoe Historical Society will host a Garden Party at 6 p.m. July 29th in the beautiful Eklund Garden, featuring a cocktail buffet and the opening of Mrs. Sharpe Steps Out, an exhibit of vintage clothing from the Helen Sharpe Collection.  [more…]
Posted May 25, 2006 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Strawberry Sociable Set For June 11
The 4th annual Strawberry Sociable will be held from 2-4 p.m. June 11th at the Eklund History and Garden Center, 377 Park Ave.  [more…]
Posted May 25, 2006 in Events, Press Releases
Looking for Your Roots: An evening of genealogy set for Eklund History Center
Genealogy scholar Ruth Lucchesi will be at the Glencoe Historical Society’s Eklund History Center from 7:30–9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27 to talk about resources for finding your ancestral roots.  [more…]
Posted Apr 20, 2006 in Events, Press Releases
Bring Your Genealogy Questions & Examples to Meeting at Eklund Center
Ruth Lucchesi will discuss techniques for documenting your family tree in a lecture sponsored by the Glencoe Historical Society at the Eklund History Center on April 27th at 7:00 p.m.  [more…]
Posted Mar 30, 2006 in Events, Press Releases, Research Center
Residents recall Glencoe School Days at Eklund Center exhibit opening
More than 45 people gathered on March 12th to “ooh” and “aah” over the newly opened Glencoe School Days exhibit  [more…]
Posted Mar 23, 2006 in Events, Press Releases
Glencoe School Days, Old Glencoe Exhibits open March 12th at Eklund Center
The Glencoe Historical Society re-opens March 12th from 2–4 p.m. with two new exhibits, Glencoe School Days, Old Glencoe.  [more…]
Posted Feb 24, 2006 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Grand Re-Opening with Glencoe School Days and and Old Glencoe Exhibits on March 12
“School days, school days, dear old Golden Rule days” or so the song goes. Come back with us to Glencoe’s early days and visit the Glencoe School Days exhibit, officially opening March 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Eklund...  [more…]
Posted Feb 4, 2006 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Society Donors Recognized at Strawberry Sociable
The Glencoe Historical Society recognized those who purchased memorial bricks as well as Miriam Hoover who made a contribution to Phase II of the Garden Renovation.   [more…]
Posted Jun 12, 2005 in Events, Garden, Press Releases
Strawberry Sociable To Honor Eight In Commemorative Path, H. Earl Hoover With Garden Plaque
Join the party on Sunday on Jun 12th, 2–4 p.m., when the Society honors contributors to the Commemorative Path and Garden.  [more…]
Posted Jun 2, 2005 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Historical Society To Host Annual Strawberry Sociable
Celebrate June at the Society’s party.  [more…]
Posted May 26, 2005 in Events, Press Releases
Two “Last Chances” to visit the Eklund History Center
Visit Exhibits now before museum closes for the summer.  [more…]
Posted May 19, 2005 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Spring 2005 Newsletter
List of Articles: Honoring Sara “Sally” Eklund and her family, Annual Strawberry Sociable is June 12th, Find Information at Our Website, Sheridan Road Bus Tour Terrific Success, Eklund Garden Blooms—Ready for Phase II, Donations to Garden Renovation Project, Computerizing with PastPerfect, Artifact Donations, Donations to the General Fund, Visitors Welcome at Eklund Center  [more…]
Posted May 1, 2005 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Newsletters, Website
Bus Tour of Sheridan Road Sun April 17
Glencoe Historical Society is co-sponsoring Sunday pleasure drive along scenic Sheridan Road on April 17, 2005 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.  [more…]
Posted Mar 8, 2005 in Events, Press Releases
Victorian Bride and Our Family Exhibits Open February 13
Victorian Bride features an 1894 wedding dress together with Victorian accessories (such as flower bouquets and a wedding cake with staggered levels) and furniture. Also featured is the Our Family exhibit. The first of what will be rotating examples of pictures, artifacts and stories about Glencoe families features the Kurschners, who lived in the Village from the late 1880s until the 1960s.  [more…]
Posted Jan 26, 2005 in Events, Press Releases
Eklund Center to Host Open House
Open house on Sunday, January 8 will highlight the year-long 1940s: Years of Transition exhibit and a new exhibit titled Our Family featuring the Kurschners, a Glencoe-based group since the 1880s.  [more…]
Posted Jan 4, 2005 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Historical Society Annual Dinner November 8
‘Greatest Generation’ Glencoe Vets Remember World War II at Historical Society Annual Dinner  [more…]
Posted Oct 20, 2004 in Events
Fall 2004 Newsletter
Articles: Eklund Center Opens ‘40s Exhibit; Annual Dinner Nov. 8th; Donations to Garden Renovation Project; Garden Progress: Phase I Completed; Capital Improvements, Hard Work Bring New Walls, Painting, Reorganization; Donations to the General Fund; Glencoe History on the Web; Artifact Donations; Sara C. “Sally” Eklund  [more…]
Posted Oct 20, 2004 in Events, Exhibits, Garden, Newsletters, Website
Museum Opening and Annual Dinner Scheduled
The Glencoe Historical Society museum resumes regular hours in September and the Society scheduled an Opening Night and Annual Dinner for September 17 and November 8, respectively.  [more…]
Posted Aug 20, 2004 in Events, Press Releases
Eklund marks 97th birthday
Sara C. “Sally” Eklund who donated her family’s workshop and garden to the Glencoe Historical Society in 2000, celebrated her 97th birthday with chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream  [more…]
Posted May 26, 2004 in Events, Press Releases
Second Graders to Visit Downtown Glencoe, Historical Society
Second graders from South School will be exploring the old and new in Glencoe’s business district the week of June 1 in a week-long program on Our Community: Then and Now.  [more…]
Posted May 20, 2004 in Events, Press Releases
Glencoe Historical Society Hosts Second Annual Strawberry Sociable on June 13
The Second Annual Strawberry Sociable at the Eklund Center and Garden will be held June 13, from 2–4 p.m.  [more…]
Posted May 19, 2004 in Events, Press Releases
Winter 2004 - Spring 2004 Newsletter
Articles: ‘Sports of All Sorts’ opens second season; Garden Fund grows; 2nd annual Strawberry Sociable scheduled; Historical Society’s web site; Donations; Pictures; Additions to collection; Then and now  [more…]
Posted Apr 30, 2004 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Newsletters, Website
Fall 2003 - Winter 2004 Newsletter
Articles: Crowning Glory hat exhibit opens; Garden rejuvenation; Computerizing collection; Pictures; Additions to collection; Recent donations; Website; Kentucky rifle donated; NEIL meets at Eklund Center; Glencoe Rotary meets at Eklund Center; Glencoe Garden Club tours Eklund Garden; Enter hat raffle  [more…]
Posted Jan 31, 2004 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Garden, Newsletters, Website
Historical Society Sets Annual Dinner on November 18
Authors of Images of America: Glencoe, Illinois will discuss their book and present a slide show at the Glencoe Historical Society annual dinner scheduled for November 18.  [more…]
Posted Oct 31, 2002 in Events, Press Releases
Glencoe Historical Society Hosts Tour of Daggitt/Grace Cemetery on Sunday, September 8
The Society will provide guide visitors through the gravestones and discuss Glencoe life in the 1850s to the turn of the last century.  [more…]
Posted Aug 29, 2002 in Events, Press Releases
Sunday’s the Time for a Bike Ride through History
Bike ride through Glencoe’s historic sites set for Sunday, May 19.  [more…]
Posted May 1, 2002 in Events, Press Releases
Historical Society Hosts American Girl Doll Party on March 17
Join Samantha, Kit, Kirsten, Molly and the rest for a short history of how girls lived in Glencoe during different eras—and lots of crafts, games and a tea party.  [more…]
Posted Mar 12, 2002 in Events, Press Releases