from a press release Cantigny Park’s Robert R. McCormick Museum will host the Banna Irish Duo on Sunday, March 11, at 3 pm. Tickets are free, but distribution is by lottery due to limited seating in the museum’s historic Freedom Hall. Those wishing to attend should call 630.260.8162 or email reg[...]
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February 23rd, 2012 - 7:49 am § in Local Events
Banna Irish Duo to Perform at Cantigny’s McCormick Museum on March 11
February 16th, 2012 - 6:34 am § in Local Events
Rare Museum Treasures on Display at February 18 Open House
from a press release The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will host an Open House on Saturday, February 18, from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free with paid parking ($5 per vehicle; $2 before 10 am). Visitors at the family-friendly event will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s l[...]
January 27th, 2012 - 6:19 am § in Local Events, Local News
Cantigny to Host Bridal Show on Jan. 29
from a press release Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, invites brides-to-be and their guests to the fourth annual Cantigny Bridal Show on Sunday, January 29. The event is from 1 to 4 pm at the Cantigny Visitors Center. “This is our opportunity to showcase Cantigny as one[...]
January 18th, 2012 - 6:57 am § in Local News
McCormick Museum Announces “Community Trees” Winner
from a press release We have a winner! The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park today announced that the Christmas tree decorated by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council and displayed at the museum throughout the holiday season received the most votes in public balloting. By winning the popul[...]
December 8th, 2011 - 6:57 am § in Local Events, Local News
LEGO Train Show Pulls Into Cantigny on December 10 & 11
from a press release Cantigny Park’s popular LEGO Train Show, a holiday tradition for many families, returns to the park on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11. Show hours are 9 am to 4 pm each day. To celebrate the show’s 10th year at Cantigny, visitors can experience the event in a [...]
December 2nd, 2011 - 9:00 am § in Local Events, Local News
Holiday Events Roundup
Several holiday events will be taking place this weekend in and around Winfield. The details for each event are available below. Kline Creek Farm “Christmas on the Farm” Visit Kline Creek Farm on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm to learn how the Ch[...]
November 30th, 2011 - 6:56 am § in Local Events, Local News
“Celebrate the Season” Holiday Festival at Cantigny Park on December 3
from a press release Cantigny Park is excited to announce two first-time holiday events in December! On Saturday, December 3, the “Celebrate the Season” Holiday Festival will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm. This is a free event with paid parking ($2 per vehicle). Bring the kids and family to [...]
November 29th, 2011 - 8:04 am § in Local News
Cantigny 5k Raises Funds for Local Homeless Veterans Shelter
compiled from press releases With a blazing mile pace of 5 minutes and 15 seconds, Timothy Henry of Carol Stream captured first place at the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk with a chip time of 16 minutes and 18 seconds (16:18.85). The 27-year-old was among 900 runners and walkers at Cantigny Park on Saturday, [...]
November 3rd, 2011 - 7:04 am § in Local Events, Local News
Veterans Day Observance at Cantigny Will Light Up the Night
from a press release Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum will commemorate Veterans Day (Friday, November 11) with a solemn tribute to those who died in combat while serving our country. “This year’s observance will again be a stunning visual reminder of the human cost of being a free nat[...]
October 17th, 2011 - 8:02 am § in Local Events, Local News
Cantigny Hosts 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 5
from a press release Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundations, invites runners and walkers of all ages to enter the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 5, at 9 am. The event is held annually in association with Veterans Day (November 11). Net proceeds from the race will be[...]