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Join us on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 PM for an engaging presentation from Connie Martin, MA on the untold story of secre...
10/19/2026

Join us on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 PM for an engaging presentation from Connie Martin, MA on the untold story of secret codes stitched into quilts at Studio VOP. Her work is based on her own family history as a 6th generation descendant of enslaved Africans in Kentucky. This presentation is free, but registration is required as space is limited: orlandpark.org/register.

Join us tomorrow, October 17, from 1-3 P.M. for an afternoon of spine-tingling creativity and spirited fun! Whether you ...
10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, October 17, from 1-3 P.M. for an afternoon of spine-tingling creativity and spirited fun! Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a brush, our Paint and Sips are designed for everyone to relax, socialize and create a masterpiece. Register today at orlandpark.org/register!

Many of our early Fire Department artifacts from the 1910s and 1920s are purchase receipts. These provide a small glimps...
10/15/2026

Many of our early Fire Department artifacts from the 1910s and 1920s are purchase receipts. These provide a small glimpse of the equipment that was required to run a volunteer Fire Department approximately 100 years ago. You can see these artifacts, and many more, on display in Village Hall’s lobby until November 23.

Learn all about the rise and fall of Alpine, Illinois at November’s History After Hours program -- exclusively for Herit...
10/14/2026

Learn all about the rise and fall of Alpine, Illinois at November’s History After Hours program -- exclusively for Heritage Sites members! Participants will enjoy a specialized presentation on Alpine, IL with an exclusive mini display of related artifacts from our collection. Refreshments including b**r and w**e will be served. Ages 21 and up. Register today at orlandpark.org/register!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Civil War living history event on Saturday, October 10! It was a beautiful day fi...
10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Civil War living history event on Saturday, October 10! It was a beautiful day filled with fun and learning -- and, of course, cannon fire! Mark your calendars for next year's date, which will take place on Saturday, October 9.

To those who participated in the photo booth, you can find your images here: https://www.fotio.co/10-10-26-stellwagen. If you'd like a copy of your photograph in color, please email [email protected].

Our annual Civil War living history event is TOMORROW! Our schedule is filled with fun and engaging activities throughou...
10/09/2026

Our annual Civil War living history event is TOMORROW! Our schedule is filled with fun and engaging activities throughout the day, including presentations by the Lincolns and Union generals, a performance by the Southwest Community Concert Band, historic games and crafts and more!

Out of all of the regiments that men from Orland Township enlisted in, the 100th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment ha...
10/08/2026

Out of all of the regiments that men from Orland Township enlisted in, the 100th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment had the most, with 25 men in Company F. Their names are as follows: George Andres, George Bandle, John Bandle, George W. Bundy, John Bartie, James Beagley, Thorp Beagley, Timothy F. Bliss, Paul Brandau, William Briggs, John J. Campbell, Sidney S. Campbell, Lewis B. Decker, George Grange, Jonas Ingraham, Francis M. Jackson, William H. Jackson, Alexander E. Jenks, James Mahaffy, Joseph Martin, Edgar H. Mitchell, Elisha H. Myrick, William Sippel, James K. Sisson, and Robert White.

Get ready for an afternoon of spine-tingling creativity and spirited fun! Whether you are an experienced artist or have ...
10/07/2026

Get ready for an afternoon of spine-tingling creativity and spirited fun! Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a brush, our Paint and Sips are designed for everyone to relax, socialize and create a masterpiece. Register today at orlandpark.org/register.

Join us this November for an engaging presentation from Connie Martin, MA on the untold story of secret codes stitched i...
10/06/2026

Join us this November for an engaging presentation from Connie Martin, MA on the untold story of secret codes stitched into quilts. Her work is based on her own family history as a 6th generation descendant of enslaved Africans in Kentucky. This presentation is free, but registration is required as space is limited: orlandpark.org/register.

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9830 W 144th Place
Orland Park, IL
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