WELCOME TO STORIES OF FOX VALLEY’S HISTORY

History provides context to our lives

Kelsey Shipton

April 28, 2024

Our History

2021: Durant-Peterson House Museum Long-Time Volunteer Frank Wukitsch Will Be Missed

Kelsey Shipton

April 28, 2024

Our History

40+ year volunteer Frank Wukitsch was our expert on tools from the 19th century.

Kelsey Shipton

March 31, 2024

Our History

1996: "At Home with Nelle and George Fabyan" Draws Nearly 400 Visitors to the Fabyan Villa Museum

Kelsey Shipton

March 31, 2024

Our History

A huge crowd showed up for our first portrayal of the occupants of the Fabyan Villa in 1920.

Kelsey Shipton

March 18, 2024

Our History

2018: Liz Safanda Retires After 33 Years as Executive Director

Kelsey Shipton

March 18, 2024

Our History

Liz Safanda’s leadership propelled PPFV into a well-known, highly respected non-profit museum operator and heritage educator.

Kelsey Shipton

December 27, 2023

Historic Preservation

Why is Historic Preservation Important?

Kelsey Shipton

December 27, 2023

Historic Preservation

Maintenance and modern building codes can be a challenge with older structures. The stories these buildings tell, though, are irreplaceable.

Kelsey Shipton

November 30, 2023

Historic Preservation

Is There a Future for Preservation?

Kelsey Shipton

November 30, 2023

Historic Preservation

Earlier this month, Landmarks Illinois, the state-wide preservation advocacy group, released a thorough study of what is needed for preservation to be relevant for the next generation.