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Youth Programs

The Lombard Historical Society offers several programs to get youths involved and excited in history.

For details on any of these programs,
contact the Lombard Historical Society
at 630-629-1885 or by e-mail
Pioneer Birthday Parties

Celebrate your next birthday at the Sheldon Peck Homestead. We provide two-hour Pioneer party packages with your choice of pioneer activities.

Parties are offered on Saturdays
at either 1 - 3 pm or 4 - 6 pm, or during the week.
Read details.

Victorian Tea Birthday Parties

Do you have a child who loves tea parties? We'll begin offering Victorian Tea Party-themed birthday parties from May through October. Parties include a Victorian activity such as fan decoration and language, hat decorating, and Victorian clothing styles. Finger sandwiches, cupcakes, and tea of course. Children may also learn about Victorian manners.

Junior Docent Program

Open to youths ages 12 - 18.
Get up close and personal with hands-on pioneer skills! Junior docents provide our visitors with a better view of the past. You are costumed volunteers that help with tours and children's programs.
As a docent, you will receive:

  • training in pioneer skills such as weaving, woodworking, and making candles, soap, and butter
  • volunteer service hours for your community service, college application or graduation
  • knowledge in pioneer living that makes you stand out in a crowd.

Opportunities to docent in period costumes include:

  • Underground Railroad Tours in February
  • Cemetery Walk - October
  • Candlelight Christmas Tour - December
Contact us at 630/629-1885 or e-mail us.

Girl Scout Programs

All programs run between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 pm and last approximately 90 minutes. Programs can be scheduled on Tuesdays through Fridays at the Victorian Cottage or the Sheldon Peck Homestead. For more information or to schedule a program please contact us at 630-629-1885. 

Read Scout program brochure, including 1882 Cover Girl, Underground Railroad, Living Off the Grid, and Folk Art.

 


 

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