Relive our past programs, presentations, and community gatherings through our historical archive.
Morgan Park Days – Part 4
September 6, 2020
Morgan Park Days – Part 4 By Carol Flynn From the first Morgan Park Days in 1900 and 1901, the event grew in size and…
Morgan Park Days – Part 3
September 5, 2020
Morgan Park Days – Part 3 By Carol Flynn The Morgan Park Improvement Association (MPIA) held its regular meetings in May 1901 at Blake Hall…
Morgan Park Days – Part 2
September 2, 2020
Morgan Park Days – Part 2 By Carol Flynn Edgar D. Kenfield became the next president of the Morgan Park Improvement Association (MPIA) in 1900.…
Morgan Park Days – Part 1
August 31, 2020
Morgan Park Days – Part I By Carol Flynn Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, has been a federal holiday since…
Dan Ryan Woods – Part 15
August 15, 2020
The history of Dan Ryan Woods – Part 15: Events reflected the times By Carol Flynn Picnics, celebrations, entertainment, and sports events were the mainstay…
Dan Ryan Woods – Part 9
July 29, 2020
The history of Dan Ryan Woods – Part 9: A very popular place By Carol Flynn The Beverly Hills Preserve, renamed the Dan Ryan Woods…
Announces the grand opening of the “Real American Girls of the Ridge” exhibit at Ridge Historical Society
February 28, 2020
This Sunday, March 1, 2020, is the grand opening of the new exhibit at the Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave., Chicago. "Real American…
RHS announces “Real American Girls of the Ridge” exhibit, pairing American Girl dolls with local women’s histories
February 6, 2020
Today the Ridge Historical Society revealed a recent donation and plans for a new exhibit. Beverly resident Joan Regnier O'Connor has donated her family's collection…
Announces the cancellation and rescheduling of “Speaking of Unmentionables: History of Ladies’ Underwear” event
January 24, 2020
The event, "Speaking of Unmentionables: History of Ladies' Underwear," has been cancelled for this Sunday, January 26, 2020. It is being rescheduled for Sunday, February…
Recaps the closing reception for “Threads of Imagination” exhibit, featuring Sandra Leonard’s sculptural costumes and performance art
January 18, 2020
Oh, the weather outside was frightful, but the party inside was delightful …. Thank you to the brave souls who came out tonight during Chicago's…
Last reminder for the “Threads of Imagination” exhibit closing reception with Sandra Leonard’s performance art
January 17, 2020
Last reminder! Attend this event before we get snowed and iced in for the next few days – the storm is due to get pretty…
Announcement for the “Threads of Imagination” exhibit closing reception featuring artist Sandra Leonard’s sculptural costumes
January 16, 2020
Tomorrow night, Friday, January 17, 2020 – the closing reception for the "Threads of Imagination" exhibit at the Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave.,…