Preservation Month

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Explore Wheaton's history during Preservation Month! 

In partnership with The City of Wheaton Historic Commission, Wheaton Public Library will provide one-on-one assistance for residents to learn about their historic homes and host a history lecture on Trinity Episcopal Chapel. Continue below to learn more about these events and how Wheaton Public Library can help you with your local history research.

 

Preservation Month Programs

Trinity Episcopal Chapel: 150 Years

Wednesday, May 7 • 7 pm • In-Person

Trinity Episcopal Chapel is the historic church building which has been in continuous use on the corner of West and Wesley for 150 years.  Explore the history of this vibrant space through Wheaton genealogy, stained glass art, and architecture. Register

 

Home History Research Help

Monday, May 12 & 19 • 6-9 pm • In-Person

Interested in learning more about your historic property? Whether your interest is a home's construction date, past owners, or its architecture, reserve a 30-minute time slot to get one-on-one help discovering available resources, where to find them, and what each resource may reveal. Contact Adult Services at 630-868-7520 to make a reservation.

 

Looking for more events? Visit the City of Wheaton's website to learn about the self-guided tour, Take a Walk of Historic Places. 

 

Local History Resources

Online

 

In-Person

  • Cemetery Records
  • Telephone books & local maps
  • Print and microfilm newspapers
  • And more!

 

One-on-One Assistance
Hit a roadblock in your research or just need a little help getting started? Learn how to navigate our local history resources including maps, newspapers, telephone books, databases, and more with support from our Genealogy & Local History Specialist. To make an appointment, email genealogy@wheatonlibrary.org.

 

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