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Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest

129 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

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The community's rich history is encapsulated in the Oak Park River Forest Museum, a recently renovated firehouse from 1898 that plays host to the society's various cultural offerings.

The area's rich heritage is celebrated at the Historical Society through exhibits, lectures and special programs regularly taking place in the society's new home: the Oak Park River Forest Museum, an 1898 firehouse that underwent a massive transformation including a geothermal HVAC system. The society also oeperates a research center, children's activity room and changing exhibits about regional history.

The society also hosts an annual housewalk, tracing the area's rich history by exploring some of its finest architecture. Other special events are constantly rotating, and visitors are encouraged to check the website's calendar for specific information about upcoming programs.

What's happening nearby...

Oceans Wonders: Fins, Tails and Sails! at Wonder Works Children's Museum

Wonder Works Children's Museum •  Aug 07 – Aug 18

Explore the deep blue oceans with your little ones at Wonder Works Children's Museum.

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18th Annual Oak Park Microbrew Review

Aug 16

Oak Park Microbrew Review is the Midwest’s largest zero-waste craft beverage festival.

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Oak Park Film Festival

Sep 11 – Sep 14

Enjoy a wonderful selection of Oak Park-related films and panels, this year featuring a special viewing of "Moonstruck" and a tribute to the late and great…

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