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Christmas Decorations – Victorian Style

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

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 […]

Christmas Decorations – Victorian Style

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

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 […]

Lego® Trains in Action

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

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 […]

Lego® Trains in Action

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

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 […]

Museum Opening at 1:00pm

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

The museum will be opening at 1:00pm today. Hours today will be 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Farming on the Illinois Prairie

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

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 […]

Museum Opening at 1:00pm

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

The museum will be opening at 1:00pm today. Hours today will be 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Victorian Valentine Make & Take

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

Valentine's Day traditions are wide-ranging, but usually involve the exchange of some love token or small gift with one's Valentine. At one time, these tokens were hand-made Valentines. Participants will get to create their own home-made Valentine similar to ones made in the 1890s. There will also be a special exhibit displaying antique Valentines. Children […]

Victorian Valentine Make & Take

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

Valentine's Day traditions are wide-ranging, but usually involve the exchange of some love token or small gift with one's Valentine. At one time, these tokens were hand-made Valentines. Participants will get to create their own home-made Valentine similar to ones made in the 1890s. There will also be a special exhibit displaying antique Valentines. Children […]

Early Industrial Development Along the Fox River

Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United States

As the Fox River Valley - including Oswego - opened to settlement, industrious pioneers established a variety of water-powered industries from Ottawa to Elgin, influencing early town planning. Pioneer manufactories adapted to changing technology and today, only remnants of the Fox Valley's industrial roots survive. Discover the details of this development from 1825-1855 with presenter […]