The Park Ridge History Center opens Saturday, April 13 for the 2024 season.  This year’s special exhibits are in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  The North Room will feature an exhibit on the elite 10th Mountain Division, and Frank Claire, Park Ridge resident and member of this division.  The South Room will feature information and memorabilia on World War II from private collectors and a Wall of Honor with photographs of Park Ridge veterans who served in World War II.

The History Center is open 1-3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through November.  It will be open additional Saturdays from mid-April through May from 1-3 p.m.

Groups that wish to schedule a private visit may contact the Park Ridge Historical Society at [email protected]

For questions about the special exhibits, please contact Liz Ryles by phone or text at 847-380-9092.

The Park Ridge History Center is located at 721 N. Prospect Avenue, in Prospect Park and is ADA accessible.