Park Ridge History Center | Park Ridge, Illinois

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Park Ridge Schools Past to Present
Opens Saturday, April 12 - 11 am - 1 pm

History Center is Open

The History Center opens Saturday, April 12 and will be open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
from 11am-1pm

Meet Santa - December 2024

Living History: World War II Returns! Saturday, May 17, 2025

See "Events" below for details.

Renew Your Membership

Renew Your Membership Today to Support the Work of The Historical Society.

Support the History Center

Restore Firetruck

Help us Restore Our 'Lil Pirsch Fire Truck

www.parkridgefiretruck.com

Walk Through History

Walk Through History
Step into the past with our self-guided tours

Self-Guided Neighborhood Tours

Did You Know?

In Park Ridge, residential delivery of US mail began in 1921. Prior to this postal customers picked up their mail at the general delivery window at the Post Office.

Hillary Clinton

View the Documentary "Dare to Dream" and Read About Hillary Rodham Clinton's Visist to Park Ridge.

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The Park Ridge Historical Society celebrates the people, places and events of Park Ridge through exhibits, education and community engagement.

Exhibits

Informative and interactive displays showcase the history of Park Ridge

Historical Sites

Historical Homes and Buildings in Park Ridge

Residents

The stories, legacies, and accomplishments of notable residents of Park Ridge.

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Did You Know?

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Upcoming Events …

History Center Open

April 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

History Center Open

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

History Center Open

May 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Living History: World War II Returns

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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