Glen Ellyn Historical Society
History Center
800 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL  60137

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 283
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Telephone: 630-469-1867
Email: info@gehs.org
THE GLEN ELLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY             Established 1969
History in the making
Updated January 29, 2012
Contents copyrighted 2011 by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society
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)
The Fundraising & Resource 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.
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.
Archives/Historic Records Research Library
is open Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm or by appointment. Located at the History Center (800 N. Main Street - use the North entrance). For more information, visit the Archives page.
The Education Committee
meets the second Friday of every month at 9:15 a.m. at the History Center.
  New spring merchandise coming soon to
Stacy's Corners Store!







You'll find the PERFECT gift for everyone on your list!
Stop by for some guilt free shopping - you won't be disappointed!

     Ball Seeds are
     back!  Stop in
         now for the best
selection of herbs,
                 flowers & vegetables.


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*

Come Shop at Glen Ellyn's Most Memorable Store!
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm

Store closed Sundays in Jan, Feb & Mar 2012

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.

Beginning December 25, 2011 the Museum will be closed during the months of January, February and March.  It will be open for tours by appointment only. The Historical Society docents will be eager to share their Stacy's Tavern knowledge with everyone beginning
April 1, 2012.

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
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Upcoming Events

NOTE: Stacy's Tavern Museum
will be closed during the months of January, February & March 2012 . It
will be open for tours by appointment only. The GEHS docents will be eager to share their Stacy's Tavern knowledge with everyone beginning Sunday, April 1, 2012.


March 22, 2012
Stacy's Corners Historic Book Club
10am - 12noon at the History Center
O Pioneers! by Willa Cathe

May 24, 2012
Stacy's Corners Historic Book Club
10am - 12noon at the History Center
The Greater Jorney: Americans in Paris by
David McCullough

July 26, 2012
Stacy's Corners Historic Book Club
10am - 12noon at the History Center
Paris Wife: A Novel by Paula McLain

Click here for MORE Details...
Society News

New Board of Directors
October 5, 2011
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society elected a new board of directors.
Read More...

Ward Plaza Dedication
July 3, 2011
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society dedicates Historic Stacy's Corners plaza to Doug & Ruthann Ward.
Read More...

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....
Stacy's Tavern Museum
A fully restored stagecoach inn built in 1846. Located at 557 Geneva Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois