Villa Park Historical Society

CA & E Station circa 1940's
Photo provided by the Villa Park Historical Society

220 South Villa Avenue (at Prairie Path)
Villa Park, Illinois ( map location with Google Maps )
Phone: (630) 941-0223

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Closed late December to mid April

Calendar of Events

July 2	Book Sale
July 3	Book Sale/ Ice Cream Social featuring the musical group Nowstalgia. Starts at 7:30 pm
September 10	A Walk Back In Time - Historic House Walk (Tickets $15 before 9/9)
October 1	Fall Antique Safari Bus Trip
Late September	Holidays in the Air (Christmas items for sale)
Joyful Traditions	Trolley Ride to the Museum from the VP Chamber of Commerce office as part of their community winter event. Sponsored by local chamber members.

Villa Park Historical Museum Permanent displays include:

Railroad memorabilia
Artifacts donated by residents depicting life in Villa Park
Keepsakes from the closed Ovaltine Factory

Resource Center:

The Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission has created a Resource Center that is available for the community to use. The collection includes:

Information about Sears mail order houses
Architectural house styles
How to research your home
and more...

Volunteers are needed to help with a number of projects such as:

Organizing photos
News clippings
Curatorial records
Giving tours of the Museum

Please call (630) 941-0223 for more information.

The Third Rail Gift Shop The Third Rail Gift Shop features:

Inexpensive train items
Historical and novelty items
Selection of books:
- Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroads
- Sears Homes

Railroad magazines such as "First & Fastest" are always on hand along with historic booklets.

"Grandma's Attic" Grandma's Attic features gently used resale items. You might even find an antique or two among them. Some of the items for sale include:

Glassware
Dishes
Vases
Knickknacks
Seasonal Decorations
more...

We also have some children's items, all at reasonable prices. All items have been donated by members and residents of the community. Donations are welcome anytime. Call the Museum at (630) 941-0223 or drop off items during museum hours.

Villa Park Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social

To kick off the Fourth of July holiday in Villa Park and get everyone in a festive spirit, the Historical Society holds an annual Ice Cream Social. Residents enjoy free ice cream while socializing with neighbors at this lovely location.

EVENTS

April 17 Opening Day
July 2 Book Sale
July 3 Ice Cream Social
Book Sale
Grandma's Attic Sale
Sept. 10 House Walk
Oct. 1 Fall Safari
Oct. Annual Meeting
Dec. Holidays in the Air

Calendar

OTHER THINGS
INSIDE THE MUSEUM

Gift Shop

Villa Park Historical Society

EVENTS

Calendar

OTHER THINGS INSIDE THE MUSEUM

OTHER THINGS
INSIDE THE MUSEUM