Come attend a presentation on the history of Park Forest, "A Celebration of America's Original G.I. Town" and see real video from those who were involved in the early days of our Village. The Grand Prairie Choral Arts and the Illinois Philharmoinc Orchestra will also perform.
Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 3-5pm at Freedom Hall. Refreshements will be served.
A Huey hellicopter will land near Freedom Hall just preceding our event, in honor of Veterans Day and hosted by the Veterans Commission. That event begins in Central Park at 11am.
"The Spirit" is issued quarterly. It contains notices of our upcoming programs, news of the Society, and columns by the president and archivist.
Click here to read the September 2024 issue of The Spirit.
It's Summer at the Museum!
May 11 - September 14, 2024
Come visit us this summer with your family and friends!
- 75th anniversary of Park Forest Displays
- Aquacenter history display
Step back into the 1950s with us! The Aquacenter history display area has a Badge, photos of the old Aquacenter, a swimsuit, bathing caps, an oral history transcript on how the pool was stared, and includes copies of original Aquacenter Bonds.
We are open on Wednesday & Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; or by appointment.
Admission for adults is $5. Ages 12 & under are free with a paying adult.
Location 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL 60466
Park in the small lot. Knock on the door next to the museum sign.
Join us on May 19, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Park Forest Village Hall Board Meeting Room for our annual Ice Cream Social! Former Park Forest resident Warren Brown will perform his “Catch the Twain” impersonation of Mark Twain. He puts on an incredible performance.
The event is a “Thank you” to members, friends, and especially to our Star Volunteers who all keep PFHS going.
This event is free and open to the public.
For information, call Jane Nicoll at 708-481-4252
