Spend the morning in one of the beautiful Oswegoland Park District parks! Listen to stories, participate in finger plays, and sing songs all while enjoying the outdoors in a park setting. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park following each program. Children must […]
Looking to delve into your past but not sure where to start? Oswegoland Hertiage Association board member Tina Beaird will help you discover the foundation and methodology behind successful genealogical research. Learn how to start tracing your family history using documents and keepsakes you have in your attic and around your house! Pre-registration is recommended, […]
During this popular annual event, small groups will be guided through the cemetery to visit with the “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers at their gravesites. No registration is required. Arrive anytime during the event. Be sure to bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate walking. Tours will leave every 5-10 minutes […]
Have some fun with a yummy and versatile apple. Since the Oswego area was settled, apples have been baked, canned, dried, and pressed. Now you can carve your own apple head complete with eyes, nose, and a mouth. This traditional folk art is a great fall decoration and can be used as a ‘spooky’ addition […]
Have some fun with a yummy and versatile apple. Since the Oswego area was settled, apples have been baked, canned, dried, and pressed. Now you can carve your own apple head complete with eyes, nose, and a mouth. This traditional folk art is a great fall decoration and can be used as a ‘spooky’ addition […]
Turtle Rock, the stone and timber home at the west end of the Oswego Bridge, has been an Oswego landmark for a century and a half. Built as a barn and commercial building, it was remodeled into a private residence and tea room in 1929 using material salvaged from the former Parker gristmill. How did […]
Open daily during regular hours Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm. The exhibit features a display of military artifacts from the museum’s collection, including uniforms, equipment used by soldiers from Oswego during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam war along with photographs of the soldiers on our Wall of Honor.
Stop by the Little White School Museum between 12:30 and 3:30pm and make holiday decorations that you can take home and share. These Victorian themed crafts will add a special touch to any celebration. Children must attend with an adult. Hosted by the Oswegoland Heritage Association in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District. Suitable for […]
Stop by the Little White School Museum between 12:30 and 3:30pm and make holiday decorations that you can take home and share. These Victorian themed crafts will add a special touch to any celebration. Children must attend with an adult. Hosted by the Oswegoland Heritage Association in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District. Suitable for […]
Toy trains have always been a favorite of kids young and old. Enjoy an exciting display complete with trains, buildings, vehicles and people this holiday season. Open Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15 during regular museum hours. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Hosted by the Oswegoland Heritage Association […]
Toy trains have always been a favorite of kids young and old. Enjoy an exciting display complete with trains, buildings, vehicles and people this holiday season. Open Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15 during regular museum hours. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Hosted by the Oswegoland Heritage Association […]
The museum will be opening at 1:00pm today. Hours today will be 1:00pm-5:00pm.
We think of the Era of Illinois as "The Prairie State" to be impossibly remote and bucolic. But the farmers who came to this part of Illinois were practical, scientific, literate and above all, hard working. Join Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Archaeologist and Tribal Liaison Joe Wheeler to discover the people who broke the sod […]
