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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. 

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Featured Experiences

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Video Series

"The Work of Many Hands"

Follow the process of creating a flag by hand using historical methods in this six-part video series.

Coming Soon to Instagram!

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Blog Series

"A History of DuPage County"

Explore the land, wildlife, and people of DuPage County across four eras in this montly blog series from April through July.

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Digital Scavenger Hunts

Goosechase Connections

Discover historic forest preserves and education sites through digital scavenger hunts on the Goosechase app.

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Exhibit

"Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag"

See variations of the American flag and related artifacts from the Forest Preserve District’s museum collection in this exhibit at the St. James Farm visitor center.

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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.

Upcoming Programs & Events