Filed under: Community Clubs
We salute the 24-year Park Ridge Garden Club outreach to the Society!
As we approach springtime and our Museum is being spruced up, we appreciate the help and cooperation of the Park Ridge Garden Club for its 24 years of service in maintaining the Museum grounds. Our special thanks to Dorothy Flannery and her volunteer team for all of their efforts on our behalf. Please visit the Garden Club website at www.geocities.com/parkridgegardenclub to find a complete listing of all speaking programs and activities for spring 2007.
Filed under: Board Meetings
On Tuesday, March 20th, the PRHS Board of Trustees met at Hay Carumba for our monthly meeting. 
Filed under: Events
April 28th, The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge is presenting an Exhibit of Park Ridge Artists–featuring the work of Alfonso Iannelli, Albert Krehbiel & Dulah Evans Krehbiel. In addition, there will be a pre-exhibit “Pickwick Kapers” Party at the Historic Pickwick Theater! Click here for full details on the Exhibit & Party!
Filed under: Membership
Are you current with your PRHS Membership? Here is the current membership form…
Membership Form - 2007
Filed under: Museum Collections
Do you have a piece of Park Ridge History that you would like to donate to the Museum to be viewed & enjoyed by others? We are looking for any items from the past that have the name “Park Ridge” on them… If you do, please don’t hesitate to contact us at george@pennyville.org!
Filed under: History Tidbits
Kent Anderson, a local resident, created a very impressive quiz about Park Ridge History, for his Indian Scout Troop. You will find both the quiz & the answers attached. See how much you know about your town’s history!
Test your Park Ridge Knowledge
Answers to the Test
The owners of the Pickwick Theater generously donated the first film projector ever used there. It made it’s original debut on November 26th, 1928 to show the film, “Lilac Time”, starring Collen Moore & Gary Cooper. We welcome this new artifact at our museum!
Filed under: Events
The Gentle Art of Silhouette, done by artist Sally Newcomb!
A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!
Join us Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14th at the Park Ridge Historical Society to watch the magic scissors of Wilmette silhouette artist Sally Newcomb create a family treasure to keep forever….or to share with love.
Head – $28 / Full Figure – $38
Contact Lauren Maloney at 847.696.1973 to schedule your appointment today!
Sally Newcomb Flyer
