The Glen Ellyn
History Center
is located at
800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Phone 630-469-1867
Email: info@gehs.org
The History Center building includes the Glen Ellyn Center for Historical Research, the Historical Society administrative offices, the Glen Ellyn Visitor's Center and
Stacy's Corners Store
(entrance is at the North end of the building)
Now available at
Stacy's Corners Store
[Posted April 20, 2009]
Stories from Glen Ellyn's
Past,Vol. 1, 24 tales of
murder, mayhem,
infidelity, pranks and
other intriguing tidbits
of Glen Ellyn history.
$14.95
A fascinating look at the personal side of Glen Ellyn's history, this 56-page book reveals things you might never suspect about this quaint little Village. Richly illustrated with historic photos and fully indexed for reference purposes.
Also available: Glen Ellyn
A Village Remembered
A 525-page comprehensive history of Glen Ellyn
Both books can be purchased at Stacy's Corners Store located at 800 N. Main Street Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
Have you seen what's new at Stacy's Corners Store?
Stacy's Corners Store
800 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn
630-469-1867
The building with the vintage photo mural!
*Plenty of Free Parking Available*
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Sun 1 - 5 pm
Supporting the mission of the Glen Ellyn Historical Society to collect, preserve, educate and present the history of the community.
Stacy's Tavern Museum
Our Museum is the only fully-restored stagecoach inn, in the state of Illinois, that is resting on its original foundation.
The Museum is now open for tour.
Please come for a tour and take a step back in time.
Beautifully restored and furnished with authentic period furniture from the 1840's. Stacy's Tavern was the first building in DuPage County to be listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Museum is located at 557 Geneva Road in Glen Ellyn.
Parking is available at the History Center &
Stacy's Corners Store (800 N. Main).
For more information or to schedule a tour,
please call 630-469-1867 or email us at info@gehs.org
Upcoming Events
April 1, 2012 - Stacy's Tavern Museum is OPEN for tours
1:30- 4:30pm (last tour begins at 3:45pm)
*NOTE The Museum will be closed 4/18 and 5/27.
April 22, 2012
How to Become a Kit House Detective
2:00pm at the History Center - $$
April 28, 2012
An Evening with Sandra Lee Troutman Band
7:00pm at the History Center - $$
April 29, 2012
Mary Todd Lincoln: Reflections on
a Life of Shattered Dreams
2:00pm at the History Center - $$
May 24, 2012
Stacy's Corners Historic Book Club
10am - 12noon at the History Center - free
The Greater Journey:Americans in Paris
by David McCullough
May 26, 2012
Antiques on the Green
10am - 4pm at the History Center and on the grounds of Stacy's Tavern Museum -$$
July 26, 2012
Stacy's Corners Historic Book Club
10am - 12noon at the History Center - free
Paris Wife: A Novel by Paula McLain
Society News
l. to r. Mike Formento, Paul Sivak, Ruth Wright, Georgia Koch (not pictured Keith Wright)
2011 Citizen(s) of the Year!
March, 2012
Congratulations to Keith & Ruth Wright for winning the 2011 Citizens of the Year award! Ruth Wright is the Society's President. Mike Formento and Georgia Koch are the Co-Executive Directors of the GE Chamber of Commerce, Paul Sivak is the President of the GE Chamber of Commerce.
New Board of Directors
October 5, 2011
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society elected a new board of directors.
Ward Plaza Dedication
July 3, 2011
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society dedicates Historic Stacy's Corners plaza to Doug & Ruthann Ward.
Jane Rio named Interim Executive Director
January 23, 2011
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society has named Jane Rio to serve as interim Executive Director while the Board of Directors conducts a search for its new Executive Director. Read More....
