1950s Park Forest House Museum

227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL  60466 (Inside St. Mary's Catholic Church).                                               Park in the small lot, knock on the door next to the museum window sign. 

Open Wednesday and Saturday 1:00-3:30 p.m.; or by appointment.

Due to COVID-19, we are currently open by appointment only.  Dates and times are flexible.
Donation $5 for adults;  12 & under free with a paying adult
School and group tours by appointment
Special pricing may apply.  Group rates available.

Call Jane Nicoll, 708-481-4252 for appointments.

Park Forest Local History Collection and Archive

Archive Office in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL  60466 Open Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon; or by appointment.  Local History Files now in 1950s Park Forest House Museum, also at 227 Monee Road.  Call Jane Nicoll, 708-481-4252 for appointments.

  • Oral History Transcripts
  • Photographs
  • Slides
  • Videotapes, DVD's
  • Audiotapes, CD's
  • Manuscript Collections
  • Select Government Documents
  • Scrapbooks
  • Architectural History
  • Biography Files
  • Maps
  • Shopping Center History
  • Educational Programs 5-6 times a year

Park Forest Hall of Fame

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