Fall 2010 Adult Program Schedule
Tea Time Talks are back this summer! Join us for an interesting variety of speakers and programs for the adult audience:

Thursday, September 16
Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie
1:00 p.m. FREE
What was life like in a one-room schoolhouse? Elizabeth Carlson, who appears in period costume as schoolteacher Miss Isabella Hoffmann circa 1858, takes audience members back to a typical mid-19th century classroom as she gives lessons and speaks about life in an old prairie school.

Thursday, October 21
Chicago’s “Go to 2040” Plan
1:00 p.m. FREE
What will the Chicago metro area look like in 30 years? The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has outlined its vision in the “Go to 2040” plan, which takes its momentum from Daniel Burnham’s 100-year old Plan of Chicago. Find out how the Chicago area will become a global competitor and the city’s important role as an international transportation hub.

Thursday, November 18
100 Years as a City
1:00 p.m. FREE
Elmhurst City Manager Tom Borchert will explore how Elmhurst has evolved as a city over the last 100 years, and the differences between the city and village forms of government. Mr. Borchert will discuss some of the challenges and interesting stories that have occurred during his career in municipal government.

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History of Elmhurst Presentations
Book a presentation from one of our museum representatives for your group or club by calling (630) 833-1457. We currently offer two slide shows and one power point presentation:

1) Prairie Village
This slide show discusses the beginnings of Elmhurst from the early 1830s to the turn of the century. Many important landowners and founders of Elmhurst are discussed. Former farms and estates are shown in the slides.

2) Building a Modern Suburb, 1910 - 1930
This slide show takes a look at Elmhurst, the city from the early 1920s to nearly the present. It discusses how transportation and modernization changed the face of the town in the 20th century.

3) Visionaries of Elmhurst
Author and historian Dr. Virginia Stewart presents images and stories from her book, Visionary: An Elmhurst Retrospective. Dr. Stewart explores the many places and people that formed Elmhurst into the vibrant city it is today.

Contact Information
For more information or to book a presentation, please call (630) 833-1457. Adult programs are usually held in the Museum's Education Center just south of the Glos Mansion at:
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126