The design of each of the cities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia is linked directly to the river. Would history be lost if the dams in these cities were removed?

Kelsey Shipton

May 5, 2024

Our History

1987: Early Settlement Home Educational Program at the Beith House

Kelsey Shipton

May 5, 2024

Our History

Dozens of homes built between 1840 and 1860 still exist in St. Charles, Illinois.

Kelsey Shipton

May 2, 2024

Japanese Garden Secrets

Japanese Taiko Drumming

Kelsey Shipton

May 2, 2024

Japanese Garden Secrets

For thousands of years, Taiko (太鼓) has been the heartbeat of Japan.

Kelsey Shipton

April 30, 2024

Historic Preservation

Proposal for 302 N. River Lane Found Incompatible with Geneva Historic District

Kelsey Shipton

April 30, 2024

Historic Preservation

The proposal for redevelopment of the former Geneva Bottling Works block (302 River PUD) was not recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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

April 21, 2024

Our History

1983: National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Received for Children's Workshops at the Durant-Peterson House Museum

Kelsey Shipton

April 21, 2024

Our History

"Participation, rather than observation, will be the emphasis," read a description of the history workshops.

Kelsey Shipton

April 14, 2024

Our History

1980: Friends of Fabyan Becomes an Affiliate of Preservation Partners

Kelsey Shipton

April 14, 2024

Our History

Darlene Larson co-founded the organization Friends of Fabyan in 1979 with the purpose of restoring the Fabyan estate.

Kelsey Shipton

April 7, 2024

Our History

1999: Evelyn Johnson, One of our Founders, Dies

Kelsey Shipton

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.

1979: Sholes School Moved to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

1986: Grants Received to Rehabilitate Interior Finishes in the Beith House

What Impact Will Dam Removal Have on Fox Valley History?

1987: Early Settlement Home Educational Program at the Beith House

Japanese Taiko Drumming

Proposal for 302 N. River Lane Found Incompatible with Geneva Historic District

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

1983: National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Received for Children's Workshops at the Durant-Peterson House Museum

1980: Friends of Fabyan Becomes an Affiliate of Preservation Partners

1999: Evelyn Johnson, One of our Founders, Dies

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