The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of
Des Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs and research facilities.
HISTORY CENTER INFORMATION
HISTORY CENTER INFORMATION
Our Blog: UpdatedArtifact of the Month
Our Blog: Updated
Artifact of the Month
Feel free to ask questions, read, and by all means, contribute
Our artifact of the month is currently on display at the Des Plaines History Center. Drop in and see it.
"Images of America" Des Plaines book Available at the History Center
"Images of America" Des Plaines book Available at the History Center
Get more information now on this new publication from the "Images of America" series: Des Plaines. Contact the Des Plaines History Center at 847-391-5399.
Makes a great gift or Buy One for Yourself
In Stock at the
Des Plaines History Center
10% discount for members
Your donation helps the History Center create and maintain a public space where we provide staff who greet visitors, answer questions, deliver interesting programs for younger and older audiences alike, and preserve the history of Des Plaines.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Annual MeetingTuesday, May 14, 6:00pm
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 6:00pm
We Thank OurAnnual Meeting Sponsors for their Generous Support
We Thank Our
Annual Meeting Sponsors for their Generous Support
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. ReinkeVillage Bank & TrustDes Plaines Chamber of Commerce & IndustryHorton Wellness & ChiropracticDes Plaines Garden Club
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Reinke
Village Bank & Trust
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Horton Wellness & Chiropractic
Des Plaines Garden Club
Elizabeth Makelim
Elizabeth Makelim
New Exhibit Opening
in June
in June
Historic Adventures
Historic Adventures
Historic Adventures - Make a trip to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum on June 8!
Exhibits
Exhibits
Where is your home on the map?
Stop in and find out!
Aerial views of Des Plaines
A must see and a visitor Favorite!
Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
847-391-5399
History Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm
RESEARCH & EXPLORE HISTORY
RESEARCH & EXPLORE HISTORY
Des Plaines Memoryweb site features History Center photos and diaries atwww.desplainesmemory.org
Des Plaines Memory
web site features History Center photos and diaries at
www.desplainesmemory.org
Interested in browsing through photos of Des Plaines? Check the new Des Plaines Memory web site!
Des Plaines Memory is a collaborative project between the Des Plaines Public Library and the History Center.
Des Plaines Memory is a collaborative project between the Des Plaines Public Library and the History Center.
Collections & Research
Collections & Research
The History Center includes local history collections. Contact us to learn more.
Learn more about research at the History Center
Learn more about research
at the History Center
Whether you are a student seeking research material for a school or university project, a homeowner learning about the history of your home, or someone looking for information about Des Plaines, consider us your source for Des Plaines history. Any of our staff members are happy to assist.
Stop in, call 847-391-5399, or send an email to contact@desplaineshistory.org
What was going on in Des Plaines 175 years ago? Find out at Conant Tweets.
What was going on in Des Plaines 175 years ago? Find out at Conant Tweets.
Conant Tweets is the History Center's newest online project. Each day we will tweet a diary entry from an 1836 daybook written by Des Plaines pioneer Augustus Conant. Image and original daybook courtesy Chicago History Museum.