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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

Holiday Housewalk

This year's annual Housewalk will take place in the We-Go Park neighborhood of Mount Prospect. Tickets go on sale November 1st.

$30

Second Sundays at the Society

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

Visit Central School for a variety of gingerbread themed activities, then head over to the Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum for a tour. The museum will be decorated for the holidays! No registration is necessary. Free event.

Winter Evergreen class

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

Join us for a fun evening out while creating a beautiful winter evergreen arrangement! All supplies will be provided but please bring your own gardening clippers/shears.

$50