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The DuPage County Historical Museum is operated as a facility of Wheaton Park District, owned by the County of DuPage by resolution of the County Board pursuant to state statute. Its principal purposes are to educate the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of materials which document the history of DuPage County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation, and to provide local history services for historical organizations and for scholarly endeavors.


Once Upon a Time...
New Exhibit Coming June 9, 2012–September 3, 2012

DuPage County Historical Museum is honored to host the private collection of Donna Finegan. The collection includes late 17th and early 18th century French clothing and accessories. While sweet purses, stomachers and breeches were once everyday articles, these pieces are no longer commonplace in any wardrobe. This display discusses not only historical information on the articles of clothing but the process of adding to and becoming passionate about a collection.

Join us for the opening of the exhibit and a chance to meet Donna Finegan, June 9th 12:30pm to 2:30pm!