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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 the 1830s. The Village of Orland Park was incorporated in 1892 with Senator John Humphrey serving as the first Village President.

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 exhibits, programs and preservation projects. A membership also provides free or discounted prices on special events and programs. Memberships may be purchased at the Sportsplex office, Village Hall cashier’s office or online at orlandpark.org/heritagesites. HERITAGE SITES MEMBERSHIP

Resident: $15 Individual / $25 Family Non-Resident: $20 Individual / $30 Family

DONATE TODAY! The Village of Orland Park has a large

VILLAGE HALL DISPLAY CASES

collection of artifacts pertaining to the history of the area. The archival collection includes letters, documents, maps, blueprints, diaries, books and photographs. The three-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 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 Park area • Village 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 Park families • Textiles If you have something you would like to donate, please call (708) 403-6268, or email epaulson@orlandpark.org

The Village Hall display cases have been updated to reflect the holiday season. The current Christmas display will run until mid-January. The next mini exhibit will focus on health, wellness and beauty, and it will be up from January until the end of March.

Vintage Luncheon at the Humphrey House SATURDAY, MARCH 15 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m. | Humphrey House

Travel back in time to the turn of the century and join us for a customized, vintage luncheon at the Humphrey House! Many dishes will be created using recipes from the Village of Orland Park’s extensive collection. Guests will also be treated to a costumed performance and are welcome to join in on the fun by dressing in period attire. PROG# 98770 11a.m. - 1 p.m.; PROG# 98771 2 - 4 p.m. PRICES:

Member $32 Resident $37 Non-Resident $42

May Day Celebration SATURDAY, MAY 3 12 - 2 p.m. | Stellwagen Farm

Celebrate the arrival of spring by celebrating the Victorian tradition of May Day at Stellwagen Farm! Traditionally celebrated on May 1, this historic holiday stems from the ancient Roman festival of Beltane. Festivities will include folk dancing, a maypole, flower-themed activities and more!

PRICES: FREE

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