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Naperville Heritage Society barn-raising benefit supports Naper Settlement’s Agricultural Interpretive Center
Above / Honorary co-chairs for the Barn Raising Benefit included Wilbert Hageman, Richard Benck, Mary Benck and Ruth Hageman. (Photo courtesy Emma Vodick for...
Naperville Heritage Society receives state grant for Naper Settlement’s Ag Lab
Above / The entrance to the Pre-Emption House is graced with a farmer's plow and many names of folks who inspired and helped to...
Barn Raising Benefit will help sow seeds for new experience at Naper Settlement
Above / Artist's rendering depicts the planned Agricultural Interpretive Center at Naper Settlement.
Many friends of the Naperville Heritage Society will host a unique evening beginning at...
Edwin Earl Sargent: A man of many talents and pursuits
Edwin Earl Sargent was born March 8, 1866, in Lisle Township, DuPage County, Illinois.
He was the son of Marquis Lafayette Sargent and Lois Maria...
Earth Day Weekend 2023 in Naperville
Above & Below / May Watts Pond attracted a variety of waterfowl and fishermen on Earth Day 2023. Mallard ducks, great blue heron, double-crested...
Milkweed plants and goldenrod attract monarchs to May Watts Park
Above / Milkweed found in May Watts Park and other natural landscape around town is a food source that is attracting the return of...
Blacksmith, Carriage Maker, Village Trustee
Every once in a while, I receive comments from readers about my articles. It’s encouraging to know others are enjoying my bios about Naperville's lesser-known...
February Editor’s Notes
Above / The antique plow atop the Farmers Monument at the entrance to the Riverwalk just west of Eagle Street always has provided a...
Naper Settlement set to receive $765,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds
The Naperville Heritage Society will receive $765,000 in state funding to expand the Naper Settlement Museum, a critical investment that will create jobs and...
State Rep. Wehrli announces $3.1 Million in museum grants coming to DuPage and Will counties
Above / For years, plans for an Agricultural Interpretive Center at Naper Settlement have reminded us of the important words promoted by longtime friend...
At 50 years, Earth Day reminds us to care for natural beauty, celebrate achievements of local visionaries
Above / Beginning April 1, Moser Tower at Rotary Hill along the Naperville Riverwalk stood in blue illumination to help promote kindness, understanding and...
Historic ‘Milk House’ finds new home at Naper Settlement
Above / Sunday folks along Washington Street and Aurora Avenue watched as Naper Settlement moved an historic agricultural building to its campus, the first...
Milkweed plants in bloom attract monarch butterflies to May Watts Park
Above / Milkweed found in May Watts Park and other natural landscape around town is a food source that is attracting the return of...
Earth Day reminds us to care for the natural beauty of our planet every day
Above / Beginning April 1, Moser Tower at Rotary Hill along the Naperville Riverwalk stood in blue illumination to help promote kindness, understanding and...
The Allis-Chalmers tractor and plow return to Naper Settlement on Sept. 5
Above / A gift from the Wheatland Plowing Match Association, the 1953 Allis-Chalmers WD45 tractor and plow will return to Naper Settlement on Sept. 5Â
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Today we are remembering the rich life of centenarian Ruth Hammersmith
Above / On numerous occasions over the past 78 years, Ruth Hammersmith, a 1938 graduate of North Central College, was known to put on...
Mooooooove over to new Naper Settlement exhibit focused on farming
Above / Naperville’s agricultural roots run deep at Naper Settlement’s new exhibit that connects past life on the farm to future careers. This photo...
Naperville Heritage Society’s Immediate Past Chair receives Philanthropic Leadership Award
Above / The tribute at the entrance of Naper Settlement recognizes individuals of Naperville Heritage Society back in 1969 who inspired and welcomed dedicated...
Naperville Heritage Society welcomes new Board Chair, three new Board Members, new exhibit
Above / In one of his first official welcomes as the newly appointed Chairman of the Naperville Heritage Society, John Koranda introduced a new...
Naper Settlement’s CEO & President takes seat on DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Above / Pictured here in November 2016 with Brien Nagle, co-chairman of the successful Barn Raising Benefit in support of Naper Settlement’s Agricultural Interpretative...
