Kendall County’s century of post-Civil War population decline and its subsequent explosive post World War II growth will be the underlying theme as the Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego, presents “A Brief History of Kendall County: Part 2, From 1865 to the Present” Saturday, June 6.
Starting at noon, museum director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s fascinating history, chronicling the gradual population decline after the Civil War; county farmers’ history of adopting agricultural innovations to increase production and the startling changes in farming during the past 70 years; the era of surprising lawlessness during the “Roaring ‘20s” and 1930s; and the effects of financial panics on every county resident.
Admission is $5. Pre-register by calling the Oswegoland Park District at 630-554-1010, or pay at the door the day of the program.
—Little White School Museum