History Corner – PR Historical Society


PRHS to Open for the Summer THIS Saturday!
May 31, 2007, 4:53 pm
Filed under: Uncategorized

Why not stop by the Park Ridge Historical Society anytime from 10 – 1pm on Saturday! There will be several friendly staff members to welcome you and to take you on a tour of the Museum–chock full of Park Ridge History & artifacts. And – with the Farmer’s Market right next door, you can get some shopping done in the same trip!



PRHS Volunteers Reception!
May 23, 2007, 1:37 pm
Filed under: Events, News, Photos

On Tuesday, May 22nd, we had a fun volunteers gathering at the Museum. Here are some pictures from last night!

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Take a look at our great new T-Shirts (and logo)! They will be the next fashion trend in PR.

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Matilda sporting a new look. :)




Hot off the Press – LAMPPOST NEWSLETTER!
May 16, 2007, 9:23 pm
Filed under: Newsletter


Party for our Volunteers and Future Volunteers – May 22nd!
May 11, 2007, 9:04 pm
Filed under: Events, News

All of those who have helped the Society in any way are invited to attend, along with your families. Please bring interested friends, and meet the Society Trustees…

If you’re new to the Society, and interested in giving us a hand in some fashion, this is a perfect time to learn more about our mission, programs and volunteering opportunities!

FROM 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM – May 22nd – at The Historical Society – 41 Prairie…



Stop By Our Front Porch Program Starts June 2nd!
May 11, 2007, 9:01 pm
Filed under: Events

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Listed below are some of the Saturdays when the Society Museum will be open in 2007
These days and times coincide with the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market, and we are hoping these new program ideas entice many more people to come and visit.

JUNE 2 Welcome Back! Come join old friends and meet new ones

JULY 7 Story time or project for children
Kate Hall, Park Ridge Public Library

AUGUST 4 Park Ridge History for children/youths
Pat Adlaf, Society Trustee

SEPTEMBER 1 “Kids Making History”
Mary Ann Tanquary, Society Membership Chair

OCTOBER 6 “From Prairie to Park Ridge”
Coloring book/project created with cooperation from
Maine South art department students



Lee Bey’s ‘Pullman Company Town’ Presentation 5.10.07
May 11, 2007, 1:28 pm
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We were delighted to have Lee Bey come and speak to a gathering of close to 50 people at St. Mary’s this past Thursday. He presented an informative and interesting presentation on Pullman’s “Company Town”. Here are some pictures from the event.

Lee & Paul Adlaf

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Crowd