Wheaton History on Dispaly at DuPage County Fair
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013 Sunday Jul 28, 2013
July 24 - July 28, 10 am to 10 pm
Location
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Manchester Rd., Wheaton, IL
Fees/Admission
Children 3 -12 $4, Adults $10, 60+ before 3 pm free Wed - Fri
Website
Contact Information
Alberta Adamson, Center for History
Send Email
Description
Wheaton history will be featured in an exhibit by the Center for History at the DuPage County Fair in the Memory Building. Ten heritage panels will depict the growth of Wheaton beginning with its founding, titles are:
1. From Prairie to County Seat: Wheaton, Illinois
2. Capital of DuPage County
3. The Growth of a Small Rural Town
4. Getting Around (transportation)
5. The Heart of the Community (business)
6. Quality of Life Excels (education)
7. Leisure Time
8. Fires & Floods
9. Wheaton National Hall of Fame
10. Caretaker of History
Artifacts, photos and some trivia will complement the panels. Stop by for an enjoyable history lesson.
Printed courtesy of www.wheatonchamber.com/ – Contact the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce for more information.
301 W. Roosevelt Rd., Ste H, Wheaton, IL 60187 – (630) 668-6464 – president@wheatonchamber.com