Little White School Museum

08/23/2026

Join us at Waa Kee Sha Park (4700 Reservation Rd, Oswego, IL 60543) on Saturday, September 5 at 10am for a special program!

Today, Oswego knows Waa Kee Sha as one of its premier parks, offering many outdoor adventures. But Waa Kee Sha Park and the surrounding area have been more than just a recreation site since settlers first arrived. The Oswegoland Park District invites you on a guided hike along the storied trails of Waa Kee Sha to explore its rich history. Please wear proper footwear and clothing for extended trail hiking. Participants will meet at the first parking area after entering the Park, the hike will last for approximately half of a mile.

Register at the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/29473?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

08/22/2026

Want to take some fun walks down Oswego's memory lane? To mark the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence, the Oswego250 Committee recorded interviews with a variety of long-time Oswego residents reminiscing about the village's past. You can watch the videos, enlivened by images from the Little White School Museum's collections, here on YouTube:

Discover the stories, people and places that have helped shape Oswego (IL) through the years. This collection celebrates the community’s history and the voic...

08/20/2026

We have some great programs at the Little White School Museum and around town coming up this Fall including our Cemetery Walk! Be sure to check out our website to see all the historic fun happening at the museum and around town! Also be sure to stop by and see our latest exhibit It's a Grand Old Flag and a Banner Year for Oswego during our regular operating hours.

Visit our website at https://littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org/

Our regular operating hours are:
Thursdays: 2-6:30pm
Fridays: 11am-3pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 9am-2pm
Mondays: 4-8pm

08/10/2026

It's not too late to register for our Saw Wee Kee History Hike on August 22 at 10am!

Saw Wee Kee Park and the surrounding area have been more than just a recreation site since settlers first arrived. You're invited on a guided hike along the storied trails to explore its rich history. This afternoon of outdoor learning will follow the Blue Trail, covering approximately 5.5 miles. Please wear proper footwear and clothing for extended trail hiking. Participants will meet at the P2 Parking Lot.

Register at the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/28848?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

08/07/2026

Join us at the Little White School Museum next weekend for a action packed weekend of history!

On Friday, August 14, the Little White School Museum will host an Oswego History Trivia Night from 7-9pm!

For more information and to register visit the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/28859?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

The next day at 12pm on August 15, join us back at the museum for an exciting lecture!

For more information and to register visit the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/28853?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

08/03/2026

Our latest exhibit, It's a Grand Old Flag and a Banner Year for Oswego, featuring flags and banners from Oswego's celebrations over the years, is on display and will remain up through mid-October in the Little White School Museum's Roger Matile room. Be sure to stop by and see it during our regular operating hours.

Thursdays: 2-6:30pm
Fridays: 11am-3pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 9am-2pm
Mondays: 4-8pm

08/01/2026

Join as at Saw Wee Kee Park on August 22 at 10am for a history hike!

Saw Wee Kee Park and the surrounding area have been more than just a recreation site since settlers first arrived. You're invited on a guided hike along the storied trails to explore its rich history. This afternoon of outdoor learning will follow the Blue Trail, covering approximately 5.5 miles. Please wear proper footwear and clothing for extended trail hiking. Participants will meet at the P2 Parking Lot.

Register at the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/28848?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

07/27/2026

Join us at 11am on Sunday, August 30 at the Little White School Museum for another installment of the History Book Club!

History comes alive through the pages of captivating books! This August we will discuss Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, and Julie Otsuka’s novella, The Buddha in the Attic, a fictional account of the lives of Japanese picture brides immigrating to the United States during the early 1900s. Join us for a journey through time as we explore the stories that shape our world! Participants must obtain their own copy of the book or contact Museum Coordinator Joe Noce for assistance ([email protected]).

Register at the following link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/oswegolandparks/activity/search/detail/28850?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

07/26/2026

Congratulations to Annie Jennings, winner of our 2026 Capturing Oswego Photo Contest! We look forward to displaying this wonderful piece in our Matile Room.

The Little White School Museum would like to thank everyone who submitted photos, and stopped by to vote!