HISTORICAL MUSEUM Discover
A collection of the Past; Preserved for the Future The Historical Museum is a cooperative effort between the Arlington Heights Historical Society, Village of Arlington Heights, and the Arlington Heights Park District. It is a two-acre, five-building complex that tells the story of Suburban America through the lens of Arlington Heights.
Hours
Sunday and Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm Friday and Saturday 10am- 4:30pm Tours are available Saturdays at 10:30am and 2:30pm
Heritage Gallery and Shop
Come explore the 145 year story of soda pop in Arlington Heights! Learn how the creation of this fizzy drink had a large impact on Arlington Heights and the Greater Chicago area through the exhibit A Pop of Local Flavor: The Sweet Story of Arlington Club. In addition, enjoy our unique and interesting selection of gifts, books, Arlington Club Soda and more!
Rental Information
Planning an event and need an indoor meeting or event space? The Arlington Heights Historical Museum has a large multipurpose room that features the latest in technology—including a digital Smart board, as well as a portable digital projection system and free wifi. The room can hold between 50-75 people depending on the room set up and access to other Museum exhibits and spaces are included for most rentals.
For more information about the AH Historical Museum, please contact Dan Schoeneberg, Museum Administrator at dschoeneberg@ahpd.org.
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Membership
The not-for-profit Arlington Heights Historical Society collects artifacts and materials related to the suburban historical experience of Arlington Heights. It supports the Historical Museum through community events, such as the Farmer’s Market, volunteerism, and fundraising. Become a member today! Learn more at ahmuseum.org. Historical Society Membership perks include: • Subscription to the Dunton-Post, the Historical Society’s newsletter. • Free admission to scheduled guided tours • Member rates to Historical Museum special events and programming. • 10% off Heritage Gallery & Shop purchases • 15% off Historical Museum room rentals (subject to availability).
The Center for Suburban History
The Center is the premier research repository for the historical study of American Suburban culture and experience. The Center supports the study of suburban history and culture through the collection and preservation of significant archival materials, books, photographs, audio visual records, newspapers, maps and more. The Center is dedicated to serving local, regional, and national research needs of residents, students, genealogists, academic historians, and public interest. Please call for more information and to make an appointment at 847.255.1225.
Volunteers Needed!
Want to spend time learning about history? Help others learn about the past? Want to give back to your community? Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help support special events and lead tours. Contact the museum at 847.255.1225.
Arlington Heights Park District | Fall 2022 | www.ahpd.org
