Glen Ellyn Historical Society

10/17/2026

10/11/2026

Saturday, October 10, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, actor and historian Terry Lynch became Baron Von Steuben, a Prussian officer who served with the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Von Steuben traveled to America to be an officer and to be paid for this effort. Major General and Inspector General were his ranks at Valley Forge. He trained the soldiers literally how to fight and how to survive. Over 50 people at this event heard the story from the Baron and asked many questions afterwards to find out more. Great afternoon! The History Center's Autumn flowers bloomed for this occasion in honor of Baron Von Steuben.

09/28/2026

Historian/Actor Terry Lynch Tells The Story of Baron Von Steuben: The Hero of Valley Forge - Sat. Oct 10, 2:00 PM - Glen Ellyn History Ctr.

Presenting historian and actor Terry Lynch as Baron Von Steuben, the Glen Ellyn History Center’s historic event is Saturday, October 10, 2:00 PM at 800 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn. Lynch tells the history of Von Steuben, a skilled soldier in Europe who was seeking a battle to engage in. He arrived at Vally Forge and was warmly received by George Washington. The Baron established a strong bond between officers and enlisted soldiers. His teachings and strategies served as the standard for military practices and can be found in the “Blue Book,” still used at West Point today. Admission for this program is $10 for adults and FREE for GEHS members and students. Call 630-469-1867 and check the website at www.gehs.org.

Picture Caption: Baron Von Steuben, German Military Leader who became the Hero of Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War

09/28/2026

Over 225 people traveled to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society’s Forty-First Pioneer Day on Sunday, September 27. The experience of being a Pioneer began at 1:00 PM and concluded at 4:30 PM on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. There were sixteen activities to choose from and Stacy’s Tavern Museum was open for tours all afternoon. Among the activities was a one-Room School House, log sawing, horseshoe making, Pioneer Games, candle making, cornhusk doll creating, sewing opportunities, farm animals to get acquainted with, even a visit with a Civil War Reenactment Group and the opportunity to tour Stacy’s Tavern Museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The volunteers numbered around 25 and were from the Kiwanis Clubs at Glenbard West and Glenbard South High Schools.
The Historical Society will certainly be planning for Pioneer Day number Forty-two to be experienced in 2027.

09/24/2026

Check out the postcard of Stacy's Tavern Museum and the information on the back of the card! Brand new for Pioneer Day!

09/24/2026

Today Glen Ellyn Brookdale traveled to the Glen Ellyn History Center to see the Exhibit Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy! this exhibit will be at the Glen Ellyn History Center until December 2026 - absolutely free - NO ADMISSION CHARGE!

09/13/2026

Exhibit open Tues. through Sat. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - FREE