America's 250th Anniversary
History, Heritage, and Hands-On Discovery
As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is marking the occasion with special programs that connect people to local history, museum collections, and the evolving story of DuPage County.
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
"Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag"
Explore the history of the American flag through historic flags and related artifacts from the Forest Preserve District’s museum collection at the St. James Farm visitor center. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free. All ages; under 18 with an adult. No registration required. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.
Follow the process of creating a flag by hand using historical methods in this six-part video series.
Discover historic forest preserves and education sites through digital scavenger hunts on the Goosechase app.
Explore the land, wildlife, and people of DuPage County across four eras in this monthly blog series from April through July.
Celebrating the Fourth
July 2 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Kline Creek Farm, Winfield
Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of hands-on history, including traditional 1890's games, a historic picnic display, and making ice cream using ice from the farm’s icehouse.