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ORLAND PARK HERITAGE SITES

The Orland Park Heritage Sites aim to inspire a sense of community by offering engaging and educational displays and programs and by collecting and preserving artifacts that document the history of the Orland area and its relationship to local, state and national history. The area we know today as Orland Park was first settled in 1834. The Village of Orland Park was incorporated in 1892 with Senator John Humphrey serving as the first Village President.

DONATE TODAY! The Village of Orland Park has a large

collection of artifacts pertaining to the history of the area. The archival collection includes letters, documents, maps, blueprints, diaries, books and photographs. The 3-dimensional and textile collection consists of historic clothing, uniforms, quilts and household textiles, such as doilies, furniture, china and glassware, sports memorabilia, and farming equipment. The Village is always looking for items that are significant to local, state or national history. Below is a list of some of the current items we are in search of: • Carl Sandburg High School yearbooks • Plat books or maps of the Orland area • City directories • Photographs of businesses (current or businesses that are no longer in operation), street views, homes, and families • Old local business ads or receipts • Postcards received by or sent by Orland families • Textiles If you have something you would like to donate, please call (708) 403-6268, or email sstasukewicz@orlandpark.org

1862 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come out to Stellwagen Farm to enjoy our Civil War event’s third year. New this year will be a new unit and a tent where guests can enjoy tea with the ladies. An artillery group with cannons will be on site along with generals, a weapon museum and an infantry troop leading drills. Kids will also be able to enjoy crafts and games of cricket. Joey’s Red Hots food truck will be on site and beer, cider and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

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