The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

Calendar & Projects

ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE FROM 2009. PLEASE CHECK WITH PROGRAM PARTNERS FOR CURRENT COSTS AND DATES.

Fullersburg: Chicago's Neighbor on the Old Plank Road

Fullersburg: Chicago's Neighbor on the Old Plank Road

Exhibit :

An exhibit of photographs and other artifacts that illustrate Fullersburg (now incorporated into Hinsdale and Oak Brook) and Chicago in the years leading to 1909 and that examine the factors that caused Fullersburg to decline while Chicago boomed. Hands-on activities include simple city planning using a magnetic board and constructing simple buildings using basic materials.

Program Partner

Graue Mill and Museum

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Graue Mill is the only operating waterwheel gristmill in northeastern Illinois and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Visitors can participate in corn grinding, spinning and weaving and view the Underground ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Exhibit : Friday, May 1, 2009 to Sunday, November 15, 2009

Graue Mill and Museum

Hours:
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10AM to 4:30PM mid April thru mid November.

Contact: Sandy Brubaker,630.920.9720 x22,sbrubaker@grauemill.org

Location:
Graue Mill and Museum
3800 York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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