Stacy's Tavern Museum is the corner-stone of today's Glen Ellyn Historical Society. The planned Glen Ellyn History Park represents its future. This professionally managed, historically relevant facility will be our most exciting challenge to date. For more information about this project, click here.
THE GLEN ELLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Established 1969
History in the making
History Park landscape plan
[Posted March 13, 2009]
Through a generous contribution from Hursthouse Landscape Architects, the Historical Society has a beautiful master plan for landscaping the north end of the new History Park, including the corner property and the area around Stacy’s Tavern Museum.
For more information and a view of the landscape plan click here.
Updated October 29, 2009
Contents copyrighted 2009 by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society
Upcoming Events
The History Center is located at 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn (entrance is at the rear (West end) of the building)
Stacy's Tavern Museum
is open for guided tours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., with the last tour starting at 3:45 p.m., or by appointment. The Museum is located on Geneva Road just west of Main Street. Entrance to parking is on the west side of the building.
The Development Committee
meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. at the History Center.
GEHS Board Meetings
are held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the History Center.
The Founders Ball …
a historic evening
(Posted March 2, 2009)
On February 28, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosted The Founders Ball in celebration of three milestones that are happening this year: the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 175th anniversary of the original settlement of Glen Ellyn, and the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Glen Ellyn Historical Society.
Click here for photos and details of this exciting event.
Just Published by the
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
.[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. *To order a copy or for more information, please call 630-858-8696.
Also available: Glen Ellyn
A Village Remembered
*This book ($45 plus tax) can be purchased at:
-Mail 'n Stuff 435 Pennsylvania Ave
-The Bookstore 475 N. Main St.
-Stacy's Tavern 557 Geneva Rd
All located in Glen Ellyn, IL
GEHS Archives/Historic Records Open
every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the History Center (800 N. Main Street - use the West entrance). For more information, click on the Archives tab above.
The Education Committee
meets the second Friday of every month at 9:15 a.m. at the History Center.
Stacy's Tavern Museum
Candlelight Tours
Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 6:30-8:30p.m.
Experience a true Pioneer-era Christmas with the sights, sounds and tastes of the season. Listen to carols played on the antique meladeon, enjoy home-baked cookies fresh from the oven and dance the Virginia Reel to lively music played on the fiddle.
Tours led by costumed interpreters will leave from the History Center at 800 N. Main Street (NW corner of Main & Elm St - please use the West Entrance).
Tours begin and Parking is available at The History Center at 800 N. Main Street.
