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Natalie Gacek

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Area museums offer cure for summer boredom with Passport to Adventure

Over 50 Kane and DuPage area museums participate in this free summertime program for kids

History

Looking Back in History: The Thrilling Tale of the St. Charles National Bank Robbery

On January 31, 1936 robbers made off with $16,000

Local Connections

The St. Charles Heritage Center Split The Pot Raffle Is BACK!

Want a chance at winning a share of more than $5,000? Buy your tickets for the St. Charles Heritage Center’s Split the Pot Raffle beginning this weekend.

Local Connections

St. Charles Heritage Center Turns 80

January 19, 2013 marked an important milestone for the St. Charles Heritage Center.

Local Connections

Open House to Honor Melvin Peterson, Heritage Center Volunteer

Join us in saying "Thank You" to St. Charles resident Melvin Peterson for his many years of service and visit the new exhibits at the History Museum on October 17, 5-7pm

History

A Look Back 100 Years: Karl Asplund and the Boy Scouts

In 1912, Spanish-American War veteran Karl Asplund brought the Boy Scouts to St. Charles

History

The Corner Store: A History of Local Markets in St. Charles

Long before the era of “Big Box” stores and chain supermarkets people relied on local, family-run markets.

History

The History of St. Charles Schools Part 3: Private Schools in Town

The Dominican Sisters from Adrian, Michigan were called upon three times to educate the youth in St. Charles

History

Where Do the Schools Get Their Names—The History of St. Charles Schools, Part 2

By the mid-1920s, not only was the Haines School full, it was becoming overcrowded.

History

West Side vs. East Side: A History of St. Charles Public Schools, Part 1

In 1854, at a cost of $6,000, St. Charles built the first public school in the state.

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