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ORLAND PARK HISTORY TOURS One-hour guided group tours are available! PRICING General Public: $30 for 15 people or less, $3 per person (exceeding 15) Non-Profits: (scouts, churches, municipalities): $25 for 15 people or less, $2 per person (exceeding 15)

HERITAGE MEMBERSHIPS RESIDENT: $15 INDIVIDUAL / $25 FAMILY NON RESIDENT: $20 INDIVIDUAL / $30 FAMILY The Village of Orland Park invites you to contribute to local history by signing up for an Orland Park Heritage Sites annual membership! Your membership will support programs, special events and preservation projects. A membership also provides free or discounted prices on special events or programs. Memberships may be purchased at the Sportsplex office, Village Hall cashier’s office or online.

Orland Park Schools can schedule a tour for FREE. Contact: Heritagesites@orlandpark.org / 708.403.6268 TYPE OF TOURS Old Orland: Includes the Old Orland Historic District.

(Hostert Cabins and Chiappetti Slaughterhouse can be added for an additional $10) Stellwagen: Includes all buildings on site. Farmhouse closed for restoration. Humphrey House: Includes house and outbuildings.

PAINT AND SIP Join us for a creative and relaxing evening where you can sip on your favorite drink while painting a beautiful fall-themed masterpiece. Our talented instructor will provide step-by-step guidance, so whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, you’ll leave with a stunning piece of art to display in your home. Wine and snacks will be provided.

ORLAND MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY TOUR Founded in 1859, Orland Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many founding families of Orland Park, such as Humphrey, Loebe and Myrick. Join us on a tour of the cemetery to learn about the people who are buried there. We will meet at the cemetery, located at 153rd Street and West Avenue. Please dress for the weather.

INSTRUCTOR: Gergana Horozova DAY: Saturday TIME: 12 PM-2 PM AGE: 21 and up LOCATION: Civic Center—Annex FEE: Member $25

PROG#:

98007 Nov 2

DATE:

DAY:

Saturday

TIME:

4 PM-5:30 PM

AGE:

16 and up

Resident $32 | Non-resident $40

LOCATION:

Orland Memorial Park Cemetery

PROG#:

DATE: Sep 28 Oct 26

THEME: Pumpkins Halloween

FEE:

Member $15 Resident $20 Non-resident $25

97960 97986

SUPERNATURAL ARCHER AVENUE TOUR Join Graveside Paranormal for a Supernatural Archer Avenue tour! The paranormal night begins at the Franklin Loebe Center, where attendees will enjoy some food and listen to a presentation of paranormal evidence by Neal Gibbons before you depart into the night. Sites included on the tour are Archer Avenue, Archer Woods Cemetery, Chet’s Melody Lounge and St. James at Sag Bridge Church.

THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY Relive the pivotal moment in American history as historian Jim Gibbons delves into “The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy.” Experience the gripping account that brought a nation to a standstill with just four words: “The President is dead!”

INSTRUCTOR: Neal Gibbons and Staff PROG#: 97978 DATE: Oct 17 DAY: Thursday TIME: 6 PM-9:30 PM AGE: 18 and up LOCATION:

INSTRUCTOR: Jim Gibbons PROG#: 98005 DATE: Nov 16 DAY: Saturday TIME:

11 AM-12:30 PM

AGE:

13 and up

Franklin Loebe Center—Room 107 Member $35 Resident $40 | Non-resident $50

LOCATION:

Civic Center—Annex

FEE:

FEE:

Member $20 Resident $25 | Non-resident $30

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