Please join the Park Ridge Historical Society for our Annual Meeting and Brunch at the beautiful Park Ridge Country Club. This special gathering is a chance to connect with fellow members, enjoy a delicious meal, and hear exciting updates about the Society’s projects and upcoming initiatives. Following brunch, we are honored to have our very [...]

Come visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Due to the weather, Santa will be inside the Park Ridge Community Church for this event. FREE Community Event Sunday, December 7 Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Park Ridge Public Library!

Come visit with Santa and take your picture with his bright red fire truck! Saturday, December 6 AND Sunday, December 7. FREE

Milton Nelson, author of "Park Ridge Milestones of History" will present a program about Christmas through the works of two artists and two poets. This program was featured at the 2025 Illinois Conference on Illinois History in Springfield, IL $10 for Adults, FREE for children and Park Ridge Historical Society members. Come early to [...]

The History Center is open 10am - 1pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  Come see our newest exhibit on the History of the Park Ridge Fire Department and the Legacy of the Bishop Family. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, students and children are free PR Historical Society members are always free [...]

Visit the History to Center to learn about the history of Park Ridge and see our newest exhibit - The History of the Park Ridge Fire Department and the Legacy of the Bishop Family. Admission: Suggested Donation $10 for adults, students and children are free. PR Historical Society Members are always free [...]

Learn about the history of Park Ridge through our many exhibits. Admission: Suggested Donation $10 for adults, students and children are free. PR Historical Society Members are always free

Join us  for this fun and educational event in honor of Armed Forces Day. Relive military history and learn from history fans that will share their knowledge of US military history. This all takes place on the grounds of Prospect Park, next to the Park Ridge History Center.  The History Center will also be [...]