Mount Prospect Historical Society

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Events

History is for kids, too!

The Mount Prospect Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of its popular summer programs for 2022. 

Two sessions of the always popular Prairie Kids program will be held on July 21, 2022. Boys and girls, age seven and up, are invited to take part in these fun, step-back-in-time experiences. In session one, participants will try their hand at chores and games of yesteryear, make a yarn kid, sample homemade lemonade and plant vegetables. 

Life as a Prairie Kid I will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Life as a Prairie Kid II will also be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, but in the afternoon from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. In session two, participants will continue their exploration of life in the late 19th century as a prairie kid. They’ll try their hand at old-fashioned chores and games, make a paper chain and a no bake snack, and learn sewing skills. 

The exciting Science of History program is back, too, and will be offered on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. This STEM-based interactive program has been delighting kids in past summers with themes such as catapults, waterwheels, log cabin building, rockets, and boats. This year children ages seven and up will explore “Wind” in honor of the 270th anniversary of Ben Franklin’s kite flying experiment. They will be making kites, pinwheels, windsocks and more.

To complement the science program this year, the Society is presenting “If You Lived in Colonial Times” on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Learn book binding skills, make a tin can light, sample tea or hot chocolate, and play games of yesteryear. There will be dress up photo opportunities, too!  

 “At the Mount Prospect Historical Society, we love bringing history alive for all ages,” said Deb Rittle, Society President and Living History Chair. “We once again look forward to having Young Historians join us this summer for our exciting adventures through time!” 

 All sessions will be held on the Society campus (101 S. Maple, Street, Mount Prospect). Space is limited and registration is required. 

 The cost is $25 per person for each session or $20 if registering for more than one program.

 We’re right in the neighborhood. Come see what we have to offer! For more information about these programs or to register, visit https://www.mtphist.org/summer-programs-for-children-at-the-mphs/ or call 847-392-9006.

Ladies’ Craft Night in Central School

Thursday, June 23, 2022
7:00 p.m.
103 S. Maple Street (Central School)
$20

Join us to make felt mini-patchwork encouragement squares using a variety of embroidery and stitching techniques. Beginners welcome. Invite a friend along for a fun night of creative crafting in Mount Prospect’s historic one-room schoolhouse. Cost is $20 per person and includes all materials and light refreshments (lemonade, water, and cookies).

Space is limited. Please register by June 17 to reserve your spot.

Registration is now closed.

Garden Tea Party and Julia Child Presentation

We are no longer taking reservations for this event. Thank you for your interest and be sure to watch for future tea events.

June 11, 2022
10:30 a.m.

Julia Child — Her Life in France
Lynn Rymarz

Join us for tea in the beautiful gardens on the campus of the Mount Prospect Historical Society. Afterwards, enjoy listening to historic interpreter Lynn Rymarz as she explores how Julia Child discovered her passion for cooking French food in her late thirties after she married Paul Child and moved to Paris in 1948. Hear Julia’s own words as she describes her love of French food and how she became determined to learn how to cook it. Follow her journey into French culture, including her visits to the local markets and into her cooking classes at the Cordon Bleu. She will share her struggles and her successes, including her own cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her television show The French Chef. She will tell you herself she never would have had any of this without meeting the love of her life, Paul Child.

Tickets are $15 per person and space is limited. To reserve your spot use the form below or call 847-392-9006. (Please note, we are closed Friday thru Monday)

In case of inclement weather, the tea portion of this even will be take home goodie bags and “Julia” will start her presentation at 11:30 a.m. in Central School.