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Wheaton
Civil War Fair During the Civil War both the North and the South were aided by the efforts of those left at home. Chicago was the first to host a Sanitary Fair, called the Northwestern Soldiers' Fair, during the Civil War. The Wheaton Fair will replicate the Fairs during the Civil War by... Read more > |
| Juliette Low & Girl Scouts in the USA
Exhibit In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts in America, the Center for History presents an intriguing exhibit showcasing the life of Juliette Low. The exhibit illustrates her life as a young girl growing up in Savannah during the Civil War to the establishment of an organization for girls in America in 1912. Period uniforms and memorabilia will trace the growth and changes of this 100 year old organization. Troops are encouraged to schedule a tour and program in conjunction with the exhibit. |
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War of the
Rebellion: On & Off the Battlefield Visitors will be transported back to the Civil War era beginning with a life size camp scene. The conflict between the states, brother against brother, comes to life in this 2,000 sq. ft. exhibition showcasing the museum’s Civil War and GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) collection. Each document and artifact helps tell the story of individuals who fought during this conflict between the states. Letters, war documents, accoutrements, medical instruments, period clothing, weapons, carte de vistes and tintype photographs, along with Captain Henry W. Chester’s hand painted 9’ map of his cavalry campaigns present a unique view of the hardships, bravery, and loneliness of a soldier and those left at home. Read more > |
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Wheaton’s Link
to Golf: Champions, Patents & Courses Right here in the Midwest, Wheaton, Illinois played an integral role in the development of golf. The most well know fact is Chicago Golf Club was the first 18-hole course in the nation followed by some knowledge of C. B Macdonald. But this exhibit reveals even more, an unprecedented history of golf in this suburban town which had 8 courses over the years, eight club and ball makers, five course designers, and three national champions. The Foulis and Horton brothers patented several pieces of golf equipment as did Ed Allen. All of these men worked at Chicago Golf Club as greenkeepers, professionals or caddies in the 1890s and early 1900s. Programs are offered on and off site to groups. Read more > |
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Fairways, Greens &
Clubs Exhibit The diverse evolution of golf and its relationship to society comes alive through the unique exhibit, Fairways, Greens & Clubs. Staged in a replica of the interior of a traditional golf clubhouse, the mystique of vintage golf comes alive through displays showing the progression of golf equipment, infiltration of golf clubs... Read more > |
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Disaster, Courage &
Silence Exhibit The ships taking Western Electric employees, their friends and families, on a company outing never left the docks of the Chicago River. Onlookers watched in disbelief as the SS Eastland capsized right before their eyes and 844 people perished, including 22 entire families. The story of the Eastland Disaster is not known to most even though it is Chicago’s greatest loss of life tragedy. This captivating exhibit, filled with photographs, artifacts and documents, will look at the people and the ship that made maritime history. The Center has the largest Eastland collection of memorabilia in the nation and offers programs on and off site to groups. Read more > |
