The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park will resume its Headlines from History series with a presentation by the authors of “Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the ‘72 White Sox, and a Transforming Chicago.” John Owens and Dr. David J. Fletcher will speak at 7 p.m.. Thursday, July 28.
Two evening symphony concerts, performed under the stars will be performed at Cantigny Park in Wheaton in the Summer. Admission to each family-friendly show is free with paid parking: • DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m.. Celebrates the start of Summer when the DSO performs “Hollywood Heroes,”
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton announced a special edition of its Veteran Voices series featuring two women who served in the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division. They will share their service experiences and answer questions on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. The event is
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with an online presentation featuring Alex Kotlowitz, author of “An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 14. The program is free, but
At Cantigny Park in Wheaton, retired major Jack Erwin of Wheaton, reaches his arm in pointing to the other speakers in the 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11.
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park invites everyone to the Heroes of 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will be held adjacent to the Museum’s outdoor exhibit comprised of two structural steel beams from the former World Trade Center buildings in New York City.
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program will feature Ian Rosenberg, author of “The Fight for Free Speech: Ten Cases That Define Our First Amendment Freedoms,” published this year. His presentation
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with an in-person viewing of the 1939 movie classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The movie will be shown on the screen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12,
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park on Wheaton and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton will continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program examining recent legislative action in Illinois.Veteran journalist Rick Pearson will discuss current Illinois politics and answer questions regarding the past legislative
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton continues its acclaimed Date with History series with a virtual program featuring Vietnam combat aviator Hugh L. Mills, Jr., co-author of “Low Level Hell: A Scout Pilot in the Big Red One.” Mills’ presentation (through Zoom) will be Thursday, July 1,
Cantigny Park in Wheaton plans to stay open late Wednesdays beginning May 5 and through the Summer. The “Stroll After Sunset” program, new this year, aims to satisfy higher public demand for outdoor pursuits and introduce more guests to the Park’s recent enhancements, including new pathways and lighting. Cantigny’s usual
Cantigny Park in Wheaton soon will have a new attraction, and it’s not a garden, a tank, or museum exhibit. Friday, May 7, the park plans to unveil a Free Little Library book exchange near the Red Oaks Farm playground. Visitors will take a book and share a book during
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed Date with History series this month with a virtual program about Operation Desert Storm. Author and historian Jim Corrigan will present “Desert Storm Air War” on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. The program is free, but registration is
Cantigny Park offers an open invitation to get a jump on holiday gift-giving and support museums and cultural institutions on Museum Store Sunday, Nov. 29. The worldwide shopping event is sponsored by the Museum Store Association (MSA). More than 1,400 stores are involved, representing all 50 states and 22 countries.
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will reopen to the general public Monday, June 15. It follows a period of members-only admission that began June 1. Park access will continue to be grounds only, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, with daily visitation capped at appropriate levels. Cantigny’s regular
Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, awarded a check for $12,500 to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV) in Wheaton. The donation, presented on Veterans Day, represents net proceeds from the 16th annual Cantigny 5K Run/Walk November 2. The check amount included cash donations from participating
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will be host to a “Heroes of 9/11” dedication ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11, to unveil a permanent outdoor exhibit comprised of two structural steel beams from the former World Trade Center buildings in New York. The memorial pays tribute to those who lost
