Get Involved!

There are many ways you can get involved in preserving the history of Park Forest.


Park Forest Historical Society Corporate Sponsorship

$5000
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive
Challenge Match Grant

 

$100 Corporate Members

Cabin 7 Promotions
cabin7promotions.blogspot.com

Garden Club of Park Forest

Kiwanis Club of Park Forest

Tower Cleaners
230 Forest Blvd. Park Forest

 

$50 Corporate Members

Patricia Moore Studios
274 Main Street, Park Forest

State Farm Insurance

Mike Jordan
306 Park Forest Blvd, Park Forest

 

$20 Monthly Donor

Diana Effner Porcelain Dolls
[email protected]

Benefactors

The Big Boppers
(John Falstrom)
www.eadg4.com
Thank you to John Falstrom and the Big Boppers for providing our Hall of Fame reception entertainment at a discount.

Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood, Park Forest

Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood, Park Forest

Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest

Superior Cabinet and Window
Frank Klauck, Al Jones,
Tom Grant, installer

27 North Street, Park Forest.
Phone: 708-747-6969
[email protected]
Donated platform for and installation of museum kitchen.

Thank you to St. Mary's Catholic Church for daily courtesies extended.

We Appreciate Your Support and Invite You to Become a Member!

Be a part of our mission: To preserve, interpret, and celebrate the unique history, diversity, and achievements of the Village of Park Forest, Illinois, through exhibits, publications, and special programs; To educate residents, students, and visitors, in all aspects of the village history; To promote and support historical research; To encourage donations and enlist volunteers, for the Park Forest Local History Collection and Archive and the 1950s Park Forest House Museum; To honor those who have contributed to our community over a long period of time.

Membership fees are a yearly contribution. Our membership year begins in September.

Members receive four newsletters, invitations to private events, and one free museum visit per year.

If you prefer to pay by check, make checks payable to 'Park Forest Historical Society', download the Membership Form, and mail it to:

Park Forest Historical Society
227 Monee Road
Park Forest, IL 60466

Ready to become a member? Sign up here!

We are an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Membership has its perks!

Consider purchasing a yearly membership to the Park Forest Historical Society.  Learn more about membership...

Volunteer

We are always in need of your time and talents. We have volunteer opportunities in the Museum, the Archive, and Society efforts. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities...

Promote the Society

Help us by simply promoting us! Let your friends and family know about us. Join us on social media and share our posts. Tell others about our 1950s Museum, the events we host, and our volunteer opportunities.

Educate the Community

Our volunteers give presentations and help educate others about our local history. Share your knowledge with us and the community. Learn more about speaking and presentation opportunities...

Donate to the Society

The Park Forest Historical Society always appreciates monetary donations. These monies help us to pay our rent, host events, develop new programs, and preserve the history of Park Forest.  Donate to the Park Forest Historical Society...

Donate to our Archive or Collections

When in doubt, don't throw it out! The History Collection needs your treasures.  Learn more about the items we are looking for to include in our Archive and Collections...

 

 

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