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Breaking News

January 3, 2020

The Civil War

CANCELED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

August 29, 2020 –
Mitch Ransdell,
Civil War Re-enactor

 Ever wonder what it’s like to step into the past? Mitch will tell you what it’s like to be a historic re-enactor and regale you with tales of interesting characters of the Civil War era. 

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August 7, 2019

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Please submit this form to request a Living History experience. You will be contacted by email to confirm details once your form has been received. The office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please call 847-392-9006 if you have any questions. 

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February 28, 2019

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Mount Prospect Historical Society
101 South Maple Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847.392.9006
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The Mount Prospect Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving the history of Mount Prospect, IL, through artifacts, photographs and both oral and written memories of current and former residents and businesspeople.  On its campus in the heart of the Village, the Society maintains the 1906 Dietrich Friedrichs house museum, the ADA-accessible Dolores Haugh Education Center and the 1896 one-room Central School, which was moved to the museum campus in 2008, renovated and opened to the public in 2017, the 100-year anniversary of the Village.

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