Grove Heritage Association To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Next Month

GLENVIEW, IL — For the past 50 years, the Grove Heritage Association has worked to preserve the National Historic Landmark status of The Grove. The grassroots organization will be celebrated at a special ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10.

According to the Glenview Park District, the free event will include a presentation, dedication and an unveiling of a special art installation. There will also be a scavenger hunt, photo ops, the signing of a special anniversary event banner and giveaways.

The GHA began with 10 local women who recognized something special in the pristine oak hickory savanna and wetland ecosystem known as "The Grove." Their efforts led to a National Register of Historic Places designation.

According to the park district, the group has generated tens of millions of dollars to benefit The Grove through land acquisition, facility construction, special events, and projects such as: construction of buildings and facilities, including a schoolhouse, Native American lodge, blacksmith shop, archives building and addition, maintenance facility, wetland greenhouse, Redfield Carriage House and Pavilion, and improvements to the Redfield Estate and Kennicott House interior, exterior, and grounds.

Learn more about the event and Grove Heritage Association here.