Hinckley Historical Society

06/24/2024

The forecast calls for great weather for our free band concert Thursday June 27. Come to the Community Building park for our next summer band concert starting at 6 p.m. The Shade Tree Music Company has a wide repertoire of music for you to enjoy. Bring your lawn chair and refreshments for a enjoyable evening. The Historical Society wants to keep this tradition of bringing the community together during the summer.

05/26/2024

The Poppy has long been a symbol for those who gave their ultimate devotion to preserving our national freedoms. This Memorial Day, May 27, come to the memorial service at the Community Building starting at 9:30. You can also visit the Hinckley Historical Society museum after the service to view the veterans' wall of honor for those who served their country.

05/16/2024

Stop by the museum on Saturday 10-noon and view the exhibits. Share your stories about the restaurants in town over the years. View the oral histories collected by high school students. If another time would be better for you, call 815-761-4058 for an appointment.

04/21/2024

Thank you for your interest and involvement with the Hinckley Historical Society. Please consider participating in Give DeKalb County Day on May 2 and helping HHS reach our goal of $10,000. This is our major fundraiser and necessary to continue our programming, operation of the museum and efforts to preserve the history of our area. Make your donation of any size at Givedekalbcounty.org and selecting the Hinckley Historical Society. Or you can send a check to DCCF, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178 by May 2. Our non-profit appreciates your support.

03/10/2024

03/01/2024

The March Hinckley Update is now available on the following website www.hinckleyfirstumc.org/hinckley-update/2024-03 and at the Hinckley Library. Find out the latest news and details about the scholarship breakfast at the high school on Sunday.

02/27/2024

Police Chief Ken Gettemy introduced a new part-time officer for Hinckley at the Village Board meeting. Todd Fancsali (left) has been in law enforcement for nearly 30 years with service in Aurora, Montgomery, Kane County Sheriff's Department, and the Fox Valley Park District. Give Officer Todd a warm welcome to our community.

02/01/2024

Share your favorite food. The Historical Society is cooperating with the County Historical exhibit about food and we want people to know our food traditions, recipies and favorites.

12/22/2023

The museum is closed until April 6 but call us if your have out-of-town guests who would enjoy a museum visit. 815-761-4058. We welcome artifacts to help tell our community's stories and volunteers to help organize our collection. As you enjoy the holidays and winter, remember the hinckley slogan:

12/15/2023

The museum will be closed for the winter after this Saturday. Stop by between 10 and noon to browse and look at our Christmas gift ideas that include books and ornaments. If you have out-of-town guest during the winter months who would enjoy seeing the museum, just call Bob at 815-761-4058 for a special tour. The board thanks you for supporting our museum and wishes you Happy Holidays.