Norwood Park Historical Society

General Programs (All at 7 p.m.; subjects vary)

February 22: Author Rich Lindberg will give a two-part presentation. He will first discuss his recently published memoir from the University of Minnesota Press titled, "Whiskey Breakfast: My Swedish family My American Life," and then segue into one of the famous true crime case he has written about, the 1892 Lizzie Borden murder. Last year Mr. Lindberg visited Lizzie's Fall River, Mass., home where he took part in a historical symposium. The group met inside the building where the notorious crime occurred. Today the Borden home is a popular Bed & Breakfast in Southern Massachusetts, and is one of the (reportedly) most haunted houses in America that has been profiled on several cable documentary programs, including "Haunted History."
March 28 :Thomas O'Gorman, a Chicago historian and author, has written many books on architecture of Chicago and Frank Lloyd Wright.
April 25 : History of Lake Shore Drive
September 26: Jim Carr is a historian for the I & M Canal where he is part of the Canallers. He will be portraying different people from that time to teach us the history. Along the 96 miles of banks you can find many state parks, restored historical sites, wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Jim does a variety of programs teaching history to those who would like to know. The Canallers are a unique group that performs first person re-enactments within the canal corridor. This will be a program of unique history that will be great for the entire family to hear.
October 24: Edison Park United Methodist: 120 Years of Faith, 1891-2011. The program, developed for the church’s anniversary year, was developed by historian Anne Lunde with a variety of rare historic photographs and documents. This is an opportunity for area residents to learn more about the growth of Edison Park’s first congregation, and how its history ties into the crossroads of early Methodist history that served the Norwood Park, Edison Park, and Niles areas.

April 15 and 16: Spring Tea (Time: 1:30 p.m. each day)
Your presence is requested at a Wedding Gown Fashion Show. Tea sandwiches, scones, dessert, and hot tea will be served. Cost: $25 for adults, $12 children under 10.

April 28: House History/Renovators Resource Library Open House (Time: 11 a..m. to 3 p.m.)

June 16: Giant Yard Sale/Auction/Antique Flea Market (Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The Norwood Park Historical Society's 26th annual Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012, rain or shine. There is an entrance fee donation of $2.The Yard Sale is held on the front lawn of the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N Newark Ave. A silent auction and book sale are held inside the house. If you are interested in renting a space to sell your own items, contact Joanne or Shirley at 773-631-4633. You will be sent an application, which gives all the details.

July 28: Norwood Park’s 138th Birthday Party (Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The Norwood Park Historical Society will celebrate Norwood Park’s 138th birthday party on July 28, 2012, with free activities for adults and children. Activities include:
* Representatives of the Girl Scouts, in conjunction with 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and the Norwood Park Historical Society’s museum exhibit, will organize games and activities. Attendees do not need to be or have been a Girl Scout or a girl to participate. Just come to join the fun!
* As our nation continues to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Norwood Park Historical Society is pleased to welcome a large group of re-enactors who will portray members of the 10th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This interactive living history event will include 15 to 20 men who will set up camp, march, perform a firing demonstration, hold a presentation of arms, and conduct other drills. These re-enactors will be wearing and using authentic items from the Civil War. They welcome your questions and participation in their activities at Camp Norwood Park.
* At 10:30 a.m., Tom Micheletti from The Hosta Patch, Deer Park, Ill., will speak about hostas. The Hosta Patch grows many different varieties, and visitors can learn from the expert. Owner Tom Micheletti speaks to garden clubs, Master Gardener groups, and hosta societies.

September 8: Wine Fest (VIPs start at 3:15 p.m.; main event 4 to 7 p.m.)

November 11: Antique Appraisal Day (Time: 2 to 4 p.m.)
Join us on Sunday, November 11, for a presentation by antiques expert Karl Gates of Good Bye-Good Buys Estate Sales, and bring in your items for expert identification and appraisal. Karl Gates will discuss each item that is brought in for appraisal, adding historical background. Admission to the presentation is free. If you would like your antique appraised, appraisals are $5 per item. Because all items and appraisals will be incorporated into the presentation, please bring your item by 2 p.m. Chances to win exciting raffle items will be sold for $1 each and refreshments will be served. Karl Gates will not appraise guns, stamps, or coins.
Karl Gates has a bachelor’s degree in art and English and an advanced degree in English Literature, and attended the Art Institute of Chicago and the American Academy of Art for art training. He has taught high school for 41 years and has been an educational liaison for the Terra Museum of Art and an appraiser for the United States Department of the Treasury. He has run Good Bye-Good Buys estate sales for the past 30 years, currently teaches courses in antiques and has been doing his own version of "Antiques Road Show" for 18 years. He also is an avid collector, focusing on art, ivory, and "everything else."

Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 2: Victoria’s Craft Boutique and Holly Daze Cafe (Times Vary)

December 1: Holiday House Tour (11 a.m. to 4 p.m., starts at Norwood Park Satellite Senior Center)

All programs/events are held at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Avenue, Chicago, IL (unless otherwise noted). Events, dates, times, locations are subject to change. Please call ahead.

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