Recent past OBHS events....
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Thank you all who attended!
Oak Brook Historical Society President Elizabeth Arts opened the solemn ceremony at Oak Brook Village Hall and introduced veteran Drs. John Belmonte and Dick VanDerst who shared their story of service in the Armed Forces. On behalf of Oak Brook's first responders, Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis salutes all veterans living and fallen in the line of duty for their service to the United States of America while Historical Society Vice President Lisa Griiffin shares the history of the society's Digital Honor Roll of Veterans before presenting the ever-growing scrolling tribute for 2024.
If you missed our Fullersburg presentation you can get a tour of this extinct settlement town by visiting our Gallery
Country Estates of Gentlemen Farmers in DuPage County
Join Linda Neff, docent and researcher at Mayslake Peabody Estate for a presentation about the country estates of gentlemen farmers in DuPage County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn more about the estates of Paul Butler, Joy Morton and Dan and Ada Rice which featured beautiful showcase homes designed by prominent architects of the time.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Oak Brook Public Library