Little White School Museum
Comic Book/Graphic Novel Workshop
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesLove reading comics and graphic novels? Ever dreamed at making your own illustrations? Than this class is perfect for you! In this 1-hour workshop, participants will learn about and construct a six panel comic of their very own! Register your child today!
Let’s Talk Oswego History!
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesWonder why kids from Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Yorkville, Montgomery, and Aurora all go to Oswego schools? Wonder how Oswego got its name? Or who the first White settlers of the community were? Come and chat about those and any other local history topics that come to mind at the Little White School Museum’s “An Oswego […]
Museum Make-and-Take: Sew a Flag
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesWe’ve all heard the story of Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag, now it’s your turn. Stop by the Little White School Museum on Sunday, July 2nd to learn how to decorate and sew your very own flag! When you finish, compare your designs to the others around you and to all the flags […]
Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesPowerful, sacred songs that derived from the heart of the antebellum enslaved African were melodic outflowing of religious expression, passion, and the hope to be free. Negro spirituals, as originated in America, tell of sorrow, trials and tribulations, secrecy and hiding, and hope for a sense of community. Join retired middle school Language Arts teacher […]
Beer + History
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesAn even better pairing than wine and cheese! Come hear local brewery expert and glass collector John Bittermann talk about the area’s most historic breweries while sipping on some of your favorite beverages! This is a BYOB event inside the museum, so no glass bottles allowed. Must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket. […]
From War Plants to Prairie Plants
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie is 26 years into an ambitious 100 year-long program to restore 20,000 acres of the former Joliet Arsenal (1940-1996) to native tallgrass prairie. But the history of the Arsenal Era isn't something to merely glance at in the rearview window of time. It represents a pivotal time in the sage of […]
Homeschool Day at the Museum
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesLooking for a fun way to teach history? Let the museum help you out! We will have several stations open that allow students of all ages to learn about our local history while having fun! Participants will hear stories from the past, create a craft, and have free time to explore the museum. This event […]
Yoga at the Museum for Big Kids-Snowga!
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesCome embrace winter and all it has to offer while we warm up practicing yoga at the Little White School Museum. Stretch and use your imagination in this fun and interactive yoga class that is all about winter! Please bring a yoga mat to class. Information can be found here.
Yoga at the Museum-Snowga!
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesCome flow and embrace winter and all it has to offer while we warm up practicing yoga inside one of Oswego's most historic buildings and enjoy the ambiance of stained glass windows and wood panel floors as you take part in a rejuvenating morning yoga practice. Find new energy through breath-work and deep stretches guaranteed […]
Oswego Country Market: Winter Market
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesSpend a wintery Sunday morning doing a favorite summer activity – visiting the Oswego Country Market.