Join us on September 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery (67th St. & Clarendon Hills Rd.) Learn about area residents from past generations and gain insights into local history. There will be first-person narratives, displays, a Civil War reenactment, and a craft and…
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…
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus and public health safety concerns, the Darien Historical Society has decided to cancel all of our fundraising activities for this year. We are a 501(c)3 organization that relies solely on our fundraising activities and membership for financial support. Please consider donating or…
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…
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
