Summer 2026 Play Book

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A Brief History of Kendall County From 1865 to the Present After the Civil War, Kendall County’s population underwent a century of steady decline as the county remained largely rural. But starting in the 1960s, not only did the county begin seeing significant population growth spurred by the post-World War II Baby Boom, but it also began to rapidly undergo significant changes to its basic character. During this program, museum director Roger Matile will take participants on a guided tour of the vast changes the county has undergone during the last 160 years as its almost entirely rural character transformed to a bustling, fast-growing Chicago exurb. Presented by the Oswegoland Heritage Association in partnership HISTORY

Historical Movie Night Spend an evening at the museum with a special feature showcasing a classic film! Enjoy Captain Kidd (1945), an exciting tale of piracy, buried treasure, and adventure on the high seas! Experience the artistry and storytelling of this iconic film on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided, please bring your own non alcoholic beverages. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 33623 Jun 12 Fri 6:00-9:00pm $5(R)/$7(N) Oswego History Tour – African American Heritage European pioneers weren’t the only people to settle in Oswego. In fact, during the late 1800s, Kendall County was becoming quite diverse! Hop aboard as we take you on an informative and eye-opening bus tour of locations associated with local African American history. Presented by the Oswegoland Heritage Association in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District. (JN) Age: 12 and up ● Little White School Museum 33624 Jun 13 Sat 12:00-1:00pm $5(R)/(N)

History Book Club History comes alive through the pages of captivating books! June: Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, and Julie Otsuka’s novella, The Buddha in the Attic, a fictional account of the lives of Japanese picture brides immigrating to the United States during the early 1900s. August: Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, a book chronicling the experiences of an architect and a serial killer during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Join us for a journey through time as we explore the stories that shape our world! Participants must obtain their own copy of the book or contact Museum Coordinator Joe Noce for assistance (jnoce@oswegolandpd.org). (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum June: • Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption • Julie Otsuka’s novella, The Buddha in the Attic 33618 Jun 14 Sun 11:00am-1:00pm $5(R)/$7(N) August: • Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City 33619 Aug 30 Sun 11:00am-1:00pm $5(R)/$7(N)

with the Oswegoland Park District. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 33620 Jun 6 Sat 12:00-1:00pm

$5(R)/(N)

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