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Second Sundays at the Society

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

Stop by Central School (103 S. Maple) for our annual "Gingerbread" Open House. This popular event includes a variety of holiday make-and-takes for all ages. The Dietrich Friedrichs House/Museum (101 S. Maple), which is beautifully decked out for the holidays, will also be open for tours. Hot cocoa will be served. This event is FREE.

Monthly Needlecraft Night

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

Join us and make your very own " no sew" holiday star ornament. All experience levels are welcome! A $5 donation is suggested. We look forward to seeing you at this fun monthly program where you can learn a new skill, chat while working on your own project, or share your knowledge with other needlecraft […]

$5

Monthly Needlecraft Night

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

Join us and make your very own " no sew" holiday star ornament. All experience levels are welcome! A $5 donation is suggested. We look forward to seeing you at this fun monthly program where you can learn a new skill, chat while working on your own project, or share your knowledge with other needlecraft […]

$5

Bessie’s Workbasket

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

The Mount Prospect Historical Society will be continuing monthly needlecraft nights under a new name — Bessie’s Workbasket. Join us the second Wednesday of each month in Central School (103 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect) from 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Bring your own knitting/crocheting/embroidery project or try our spotlight project each […]

$10

Bessie’s Workbasket

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

The Mount Prospect Historical Society will be continuing monthly needlecraft nights under a new name — Bessie’s Workbasket. Join us the second Wednesday of each month in Central School (103 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect) from 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Bring your own knitting/crocheting/embroidery project or try our spotlight project each […]

$10

Second Sundays at the Society – “Meet” the Friedrichs

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

Stop by the Dietrich Friedrichs House and “Meet” the Friedrichs, the first owners of the home. Costumed interpreters will guide you through the house and tell you what it was like in the early 1900s. Central School will also be open for fun seasonal make-and-takes and visits. This FREE event welcomes all ages and no […]

Evening Creations at MPHS – Vintage Jewelry or Button Picture Frames

Use old costume jewelry or buttons to create a 5”x7” picture frame. Add your own picture and bring history to life! Note: Basic black picture frames, some jewelry/buttons, and other supplies will be provided. If you have jewelry, buttons or a picture frame of your own that you would like to use, feel free to […]

$10

Second Sundays at the Society – Valentines

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

This month's theme is Valentines. Come join us in Central School to make a Valentine for someone special, indulge your craftiness with a make-and-take, and learn the history of this beloved holiday. The Dietrich Friedrichs House will also be open for tours. This FREE event welcomes all ages and no registration is necessary.