Special Events:
February Events at the History Center
On Thursday, February 12 from 1:30-2:30 pm the History Center
will host its monthly Coffee Talk program. February's topic will be
"Antique Dolls" with a presentation by Gigi Williams of Gigi's Dolls
& Sherry's Teddy Bears, Inc. Williams will share some of her 26
years of doll expertise and display some dolls from her store.
Participants are invited to bring their own dolls that they have
questions about. The program is free of charge and will be held in
the Visitor Center, 781 Pearson Street. No registration is required
for this program.
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, the History
Center's School Day Off program on Monday, February 16th will be
"Lincoln Mania!" in which children will make Lincoln beards and
stove pipe hats. "Lincoln Mania" will be held from 1-3pm in the
History Center's Visitor Center, 781 Pearson Street. The cost is
$1.00 per child for non-members and free for members. No advance
registration required. This program is geared toward children ages
5-12, and an adult must accompany children to this program.
The History Center's Monthly Home-School program will be held on
Wednesday, February 18, with one hour sessions at 10:00 am and 1:00
pm. February's program will be "Native Americans" and will
feature reproduction artifacts, fur pelts and a model wigwam, plus
children will make a Native American game. Registration is required
for this program by calling 847-391-5399. The program is geared
toward children ages 5-12, and an adult must accompany children to
programs.
Supported by the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park
District, and the Des Plaines Historical Society, the Des Plaines
History Center consists of three facilities, the Visitor Center, the
Kinder House, and the Fisher-Wright House. For more information
about programs and events, call (847) 391-5399 or visit
www.desplaineshistory.org.
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