Events & Exhibits

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Stupey Cabin open house on October 12th

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, September 12th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, ‘Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park’ at 11 AM. Usually first Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation. For October, it will be the second Saturday.

Highland Park History Trivia at Secret World Books

Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2:00 PM at Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park, Il 60035, (847) 469-4875 Highland Park History Trivia Questions? Please email archives@highlandParkHistory.org or phone 847-432-7090 Let the games begins!

Stupey Cabin open house on September 7th

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, September 7th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, ‘Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park’ at 11 AM. First Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation.

Pin the Tail on the Donkey at Stupey Cabin open house – National Night Out!

Open on a Tuesday evening for National Night Out! We will play a Pin the Donkey game created in Highland Park by Edward Smith Manufacturing Company circa 20th century.

Open-Mic Poetry at Stupey Cabin Gardens

Open "mike" poetry with participation from Highland Park Poetry and Friends.  Share your (family friendly poetry) or volunteer to read poems by Highland Park poets of the past. You may contact us to advise you will be presenting or simply show up. There is limited seating, so please bring chairs and blankets to sit on. Information and questions should be directed to Archives@HighlandParkHistory.org

Stupey Cabin open house! July 6 plus Garden exhibit tour at 11 am

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, July 6th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, 'Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park' at 11 AM. First Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation.

Mid-Century Games at Sunset Park after the 4th of July Parade

Play mid-century party games created and manufactured in Highland Park by Edward Smith Manufacturing. See you at Sunset Park!

Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park

A series and spectrum of acts that contribute to good neighbor ambiance. Highlighted events will illustrate the mosaic of community spirit and good neighbors. This program complements our Stupey Cabin lawn exhibit: Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park, funded by the Highland Park Community Foundation. This program will feature information left on the cutting room floor and the rich resources in the Highland Park Archives and Local History Collections. Tours of this lawn exhibit are conducted at 11 am when Stupey Cabin is open the first Saturday of the month. If you are not already on our email list and need the zoom link or have a question, please e-mail: archives@highlandparkhistory.org

Cabin Curious? Visit Stupey Cabin, 1847

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, June 1st: 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation First Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation. If we have volunteer docents, we will extend our openings. For information please email: archives@highlandparkhistory.org or call 847-432-7090 Stupey Cabin is located on St. Johns Avenue between the Library (Laurel Avenue) and City Hall (Hazel Avenue)