We are very proud to announce that we are now a historic landmark (100 years old) in the center of the town of Darien, IL. As of May 14, 2026, we received notification that our application to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States…
The Board Members of the Darien Historical Society are pleased to announce the completion of a project that has been in the works for some time, and has finally come to fruition. In 2018, the Society obtained a Civil War-era artifact with an incredible lineage. The item is a well-preserved…
Images of America Book Purchase our book and help support the Darien Historical Society. Proceeds from the books we sell support Old Lace Schoolhouse Museum. Books are available to purchase at the museum during Open House and at DHS events. You may also contact us by email darienhistorical@gmail.com
Come Visit Us! The Old Lace Schoolhouse and Museum is open to the public the first and third Sunday of every month, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Admission is free. Special arrangements may be made for school groups and scout groups to visit. Anyone interested in attending on a day…
Thomas Andrus is believed to be the first settler in the community he named Cass. Thomas first arrived in Chicago in 1833 where he held various jobs, including work on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. He returned to Vermont and came back to the Chicago area in 1835. His first…
Photos of Old Lace Schoolhouse Museum courtesy of the Darien Historical Society. lf you have information about Darien’s history to share, contact the DHS at 630-964-7033.
