April 7, 2024

Our History

1999: Evelyn Johnson, One of our Founders, Dies

April 7, 2024

Our History

Evelyn (Eve) Johnson was "an ever-persistent voice for preserving the heritage of Illinois for future generations," according to the St. Charles Republican.

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 26, 2024

Our History

1974: Restorations of Kane County Becomes an Incorporated Non-Profit Organization

Kelsey Shipton

March 26, 2024

Our History

Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, originally named "Restorations of Kane County," was created by five women—Evelyn Johnson, Nancy Polivka, Rosemarie Thomas, Lorraine Miller, and Norma Shearer.

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

March 15, 2024

Our History

2020: COVID Lockdown Begins

Kelsey Shipton

March 15, 2024

Our History

Our museums closed and there was no certainty they would ever open again.

1999: Evelyn Johnson, One of our Founders, Dies

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

1974: Restorations of Kane County Becomes an Incorporated Non-Profit Organization

2018: Liz Safanda Retires After 33 Years as Executive Director

2020: COVID Lockdown Begins

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