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Bessie’s Workbasket

Come try your hand at candlewicking on October 9. Candlewicking, a classic whitework embroidery technique, has a distinct style that involves stitching primarily with Colonial knot stitches. In the early days of the United States, especially during the Westward Expansion, fine embroidery threads weren’t plentiful—they also wouldn’t have been efficient. However, because the cotton threads […]

$10

Blacksmith Demo & Second Sundays at the Society

Our popular blacksmith demo is back! Join us at 101 S. Maple Street on Sunday, October 13 between 11 am and 3 pm to see blacksmith Solomon in action! Our monthly open house event, Second Sundays at the Society, will also be going on between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm in Central School (103 S. […]

DTMA Trick-or-Treat

Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum 101 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Stop by 101 S. Maple Street! The MPHS will be participating in the Downtown Merchants' Association's annual trick-or-treating event.

Afternoon Tea – Sacagawea Adventures with Lewis and Clark

Central School 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for afternoon tea and a presentation! Who was Sacagawea? In this engaging, interactive, history experience, become immersed in Sacagawea’s life, her experiences, and her incredible journey into the Louisiana Purchase as the companion of explorers Lewis and Clark. Learn more about this Lemhi Shoshone tribeswoman and what an indispensable part of the most […]

$25

Second Sundays at the Society

Central School 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Visit Central School for a variety of turkey-themed activities. The Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum will be open for tours. This event is free and does not require registration. All ages are welcome.

Bessie’s Workbasket

Central School 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Learn a new skill for the winter and learn how to crochet! If you already know the basics, join us to learn a few new stitches, just in time for the holidays. Bring a hook and yarn if you have some, otherwise we will have some on hand.

$10

Bessie’s Workbasket

Central School 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Learn a new skill for the winter and learn how to crochet! If you already know the basics, join us to learn a few new stitches, just in time for the holidays. Bring a hook and yarn if you have some, otherwise we will have some on hand.

$10

MPHS Book Club

Central School 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Explore one boy’s view of Mount Prospect from the late 1950s through 1976 as he experiences Mount Prospect’s schools, businesses, and growing community. The author examines how the “boomer” generation created (and dismantled) culture. Available at the Mount Prospect Public Library as a book, large type book, and audiobook. Register at www.mtphist.org/mphsbookclub.

$5