The Museum is committed to making Sycamore history available to as many people as possible. This is achieved by offering a variety of programs – monthly Brown Bag lunches, exhibits, tours, as well as school and scout presentations.
School Programs
Sycamore from 1830 – 1860:
Second grade
Explore the founding of our community through an in-class presentation,
hands-on artifacts, a walking tour,
and reflection booklet.
Presentation: 45 minutes
Walking tour: 1 hour
Suggested donation: $1 per student
Sycamore in the 1950s Compared
to Today: Third grade
How has Sycamore changed and stayed the same? Students become history detectives by comparing streetscape of downtown Sycamore in 1956 to images of downtown to Sycamore today. During the second visit, long time residents share their experiences of growing up in Sycamore.
Presentation: 45 minutes each
Suggested donation: $1 per student
An Oral History Project: Fourth Grade
Working with the Sycamore History Museum, teachers will explore the process of creating history. Museum volunteers will train teachers on
how to prepare their students for an interview, provide questions, and help teachers find local residents to participate in the project.
Presentation: 45 minutes each presentation (2), plus interview time
Scout Programs
Girls
Listening to the Past
Local Lore
My Community
Boys
Any badge connected to community.
Programs are $1.00 per participant.
Minimum of 10 participants.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Adult Programs
Class reunion, family reunion, entertaining out of town guests?
The Sycamore History Museum offers a variety of engaging presentations about Sycamore History. Call the Museum
to schedule an appointment.
General Programs
Brown Bag Lunches
On the first Thursday of the month,
the Museum hosts a speaker to discuss
a topic connected to Sycamore history.
Fee: Free / Donations are welcome
Time: 12:00 – 1:00
Location:
May – October: SHM garage,
1730 N. Main Street
November – April: Federated Church,
612 W. State Street
“A Walk Through History”
Walk through Sycamore’s past.
Stephen Bigolin leads a guided tour
of Sycamore's historic district. Guided tours are also possible for large groups.
Call for more information.
Fee: $5 per person
Location: Sycamore’s Farmers Market – corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets
Presentation: About 1.5 hours