The Center for History engages and captivates
all ages through its exhibits. Interactive programs are created
for major exhibits. Special exhibits can be created for schools and
businesses to display in their facilities. Contact our Curator
for more details.
Exhibits at the Center for History on
Second Floor at 315 W Front Street
War
of the Rebellion: On & Off the Battlefield Transport yourself back to the Civil War era beginning
with a life size camp scene. The conflict between the states,
brother against brother, comes to life in this 2,000 sq.
ft. exhibition showcasing the museum’s Civil War and
GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) collection. Read
more >
Wheaton’s
Link to Golf:
Champions, Patents & Courses Right here in the Midwest, Wheaton, Illinois
played an integral role in the development of golf. The
most well know fact is Chicago Golf Club was the first 18-hole
course in the nation. But this exhibit reveals even more,
an unprecedented history of golf in this suburban town which
had 8 courses over the years. Read
more >
Fairways,
Greens & Clubs The diverse evolution of golf and its relationship
to society comes alive through the unique exhibit, Fairways,
Greens & Clubs. Staged in a replica of the interior of a
traditional golf clubhouse, the mystique of vintage golf
comes alive through displays showing the progression of
golf equipment, infiltration of golf clubs, course design
and maintenance, along with intriguing stories of men and
women closely related to the sport. Read
more >
Disaster,
Courage & Silence
The ships taking Western Electric employees, their friends
and families, on a company outing never left the docks of
the Chicago River. Onlookers watched in disbelief as the
SS Eastland capsized right before their eyes. Step
back to that fateful day in the summer of 1915 and hear
the stories of survivors, victims, heroes and witnesses
at this fascinating exhibit. Read
more >
