Elmhurst Historical Museum Hosts Summer Events

Submitted by the Elmhurst Historical Museum.

SUMMER EXHIBITS:

June 12-August 9, 2015

“Pigskin Peanuts”

Calling kids and comics fans of all ages for a summer of fun with the Peanuts gang. “Pigskin Peanuts,” a traveling exhibition organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA, showcases 50 of Schulz’s popular football-themed Sunday and daily strips depicting the cartoonist’s wry humor through the exploits of the beloved Peanuts characters. Visitors will experience classic Peanuts objects and memorabilia, plus interactive activity stations: dress up in the team locker room, snap a football trading card photo, and try out Lucy’s infamous “Fall Classic” by pulling the football from Charlie Brown.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

Summer Hours (June 13-Aug 30): Sun, Tues-Fri: 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Third Thursday evenings (June 18, July 16, Aug 20), 1:00-8:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Ongoing exhibit

“By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst”

Take a journey of discovery that shows how Elmhurst has changed and grown over the past 165 years. Explore this innovative, interactive new exhibit that tells the story of Elmhurst from its earliest days to the present. Experience engaging displays featuring eclectic collection objects, photos, and video integrated with the latest museum technology. Travel through time via an interactive tabletop map of Elmhurst, watch two large photos of historic Elmhurst scenes jump to life, and view an original documentary in the mini-theatre narrated by Bob Sirott. This exhibit was made possible through support from the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

Summer Hours (June 13-Aug 30): Sun, Tues-Fri: 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Third Thursday evenings (June 18, July 16, Aug 20), 1:00-8:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

JUNE

Friday, June 5, 2015

Gallery Talk: “By All Accounts” Exhibit

4:00 p.m. FREE

The new “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst” exhibit is chock-full of history! Join a curator or community member for a gallery talk series in the second floor gallery that focuses on different aspects of the new exhibit each month—homing in on varying themes that make Elmhurst unique. This month, curator of exhibits Lance Tawzer will explore the exhibit theme “Work.”

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 2nd floor gallery, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Elmhurst Architecture Walking Tour

4:00-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 Elmhurst Heritage Foundation/Elmhurst Art Museum Members; $20 Non-Members

Tickets: www.elmhurstartmuseum.org

Elmhurst is fortunate to have diverse domestic architecture that ranges from the Romanesque to International style. Walk with architecture specialist and art educator Robert Bunda around Elmhurst to examine some eclectic architectural gems. Tours depart from the Elmhurst Art Museum and end at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Participants will receive a $5 Elmhurst City Centre coupon good for the day of the tour. To request an accommodation or learn more about the tour’s accessibility, please contact EHMAccess@elmhurst.org or call 630-530-6879. Note: This program will be repeated on June 13 at 10 a.m. Limit: 25 participants. Co-presented by Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst Historical Museum.

Starting Location: Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. College Hill Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or www.elmhurstartmuseum.org or 630-833-1457

Thursday, June 11, 2015

“Pigskin Peanuts” Kick-Off Reception

4:00-7:00 p.m. FREE to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Members, $10 Non-Members

Join members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation for a sneak preview of the new “Pigskin Peanuts” exhibit, a new traveling exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum featuring the art, humor and football antics of America’s favorite comic strip. Be the first to check out the new exhibit, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and fun activities on the museum grounds. Families welcome! Reservations required: 630-833-1457 or e-mail MuseumRSVP@elmhurst.org.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Elmhurst Architecture Walking Tour

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $15 Elmhurst Heritage Foundation/Elmhurst Art Museum Members; $20 Non-Members

Tickets: www.elmhurstartmuseum.org

Elmhurst is fortunate to have diverse domestic architecture that ranges from the Romanesque to International style. Walk with architecture specialist and art educator Robert Bunda around Elmhurst to examine some eclectic architectural gems. Participants will receive a $5 City Centre coupon good for the day of the tour. Tours depart from the Elmhurst Art Museum and end at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. To request an accommodation or learn more about the tour’s accessibility, please contactEHMAccess@elmhurst.org or call 630-530-6879. Note: This is an encore presentation of the June 7 tour. Limit: 25 participants. Co-presented by Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst Historical Museum.

Starting Location: Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. College Hill Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or www.elmhurstartmuseum.org or 630-833-1457

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Third Thursdays After Hours

5:00-8:00 p.m. FREE

Elmhurst Historical Museum is open late on Third Thursdays this summer to welcome families and working folks for a relaxed evening at the museum. Hop off the train and pick up a picnic dinner in Elmhurst City Centre to enjoy on the museum grounds (weather permitting). Listen to live music, and tour the “Pigskin Peanuts” and“Beyond All Accounts” exhibits. Complimentary dessert and free admission. BYO blanket or chairs, limited number of picnic tables available.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: Cool Comic Strips

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Kids and their caregivers can drop by on summer Tuesdays for a make-and-take craft activity in our Education Center. This week, make a Peanuts-inspired comic strip, just like Charles M. Schulz. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program. Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS:Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) during Summer Fun & Games programs, and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT!

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Touchdown Tailgate Party

1:00-4:00 p.m. FREE

Huddle up, team! You won’t want to miss our Touchdown Tailgate Party celebrating the new exhibit, “Pigskin Peanuts,” featuring the art and humor of Charles M. Schulz. Join in the frenetic football fun on the Elmhurst Historical Museum grounds with live music, comic strip craft activities, touchdown dance-off, football-themed inflatables, an appearance by Snoopy – and lots more. Complimentary tailgate treats provided. All ages welcome, bring the whole family.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: Pipe Cleaner Animals

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Kids and caregivers can drop by on summer Tuesdays and create a craft to take home. This week, we’ll be making bendable Pipe Cleaner Animals. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program. Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS: Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) during Summer Fun & Games programs, and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

JULY

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: Peanuts Character Puppets

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Kids and their caregivers can drop in to make a fun puppet inspired by the Peanuts characters. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program.Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS: Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) during Summer Fun & Games programs, and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Friday, July 10, 2015

Gallery Talk: “By All Accounts” Exhibit

4:00 p.m. FREE

The “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst” exhibit is chock-full of history! Join a curator or community member for a gallery talk series that focuses on different aspects of the new exhibit each month—homing in on varying themes that make Elmhurst unique. This month, curator of collections Nancy Wilson will explore the exhibit theme “Play.”

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 2nd floor gallery, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: High-Flying Kites

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Drop by and create a vintage craft to take home. This week, we’ll be making High-Flying Kites for soaring on summer breezes. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program. Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS: Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Third Thursdays After Hours

5:00-8:00 p.m. FREE

Elmhurst Historical Museum is open late on Third Thursdays this summer to welcome families and working folks for a relaxed evening at the museum. Hop off the train and pick up a picnic dinner in Elmhurst City Centre to enjoy on the museum grounds (weather permitting). Listen to live music, and tour the “Pigskin Peanuts” and“Beyond All Accounts” exhibits. Complimentary dessert and free admission. BYO blanket or chairs, limited number of picnic tables available.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: Fantastic Flip Books

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Drop by our Education Center to make a Fantastic Flip Book, inspired by the Peanuts characters in the “Pigskin Peanuts” exhibit. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program. Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS: Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) during Summer Fun & Games programs, and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Elmhurst Travelers Football Club Reunion

2-5 p.m. FREE (open to the public)

Did you know Elmhurst had its own football team? Elmhurst Travelers was an independent semi-professional team, which played from 1927 to 1967. The public is invited to celebrate the team’s legacy with a reunion of former players and their families. Meet the players and hear their stories, enjoy refreshments, and view team memorabilia. Brief remarks at 3:00 p.m. All ages welcome.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Summer Fun & Games: Treasured Time Capsules

Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost–EHF Members: $2 per craft; Non-members: $4 per craft

Drop by and create your own vintage craft to take home during our final Summer Fun & Games program of the season. This week, capture your favorite summer memories to keep in a Treasured Time Capsule. Free, kid-friendly tours of the exhibits will take place during the program. Best for kids ages 3-12 (adults must remain for entire visit). PICNICS: Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), and we’ll provide complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat (while supplies last). This program is supported by Jennifer and Dan Berg.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

AUGUST

Friday, August 7, 2015

Gallery Talk: “By All Accounts” Exhibit

4:00 p.m. FREE

The By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst exhibit is chock-full of history! Join a curator or community member for a gallery talk series that focuses on different aspects of the new exhibit each month—homing in on varying themes that make Elmhurst unique. This month, exhibit writer and history professor Dr. Virginia Stewart will explore the exhibit theme “Culture.”

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum, 2nd floor gallery, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Third Thursdays After Hours

5:00-8:00 p.m. FREE

Elmhurst Historical Museum is open late on Third Thursdays this summer to welcome families and working folks for a relaxed evening at the museum. Hop off the train and pick up a picnic dinner in Elmhurst City Centre to enjoy on the museum grounds (weather permitting). Listen to live music, and tour the “Pigskin Peanuts” and“Beyond All Accounts” exhibits. Complimentary dessert and free admission. BYO blanket or chairs, limited number of picnic tables available.

Location: Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

More info: www.elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457