Current Program Guide
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Current Program Guide
2016 FALL/WINTER PROGRAMS & EVENTS Annual MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES General Admission Civil War Days • 6 Naper Nights Concerts Oktoberfest • All Hallows Eve Settlement-2 (Up to 2 people) $65 Settlement-4 (Up to 4 people) ABOUT US Walk-in History Naper Settlement welcomes over 140,400 visitors each year to our outdoor history museum that features fun, immersive learning experiences for all ages. Engaging exhibits, professional educators and hands-on activities presents the history of Naperville from the pioneer times to present day. Wednesday Walking Club Our 12-acre museum campus features: • Award-winning Brushstrokes of the Past exhibit • Martin Mitchell Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Harvard Early Learning Playscape • Century Memorial Chapel • Blacksmith Shop, Log House, Paw Paw Post Office and more! Wednesdays, April through October 8–9 AM Free drop-in program Get fit the old-fashioned way! When it comes to outdoor activity, there is no better way than an active stroll around the beautiful 12-acre museum campus. Check in at the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, then log your minutes (not miles). Earn reward tickets to Naper Settlement programs and events. Sponsored by $125 Settlement-6 $175 Settlement-8 $225 (Up to 6 people) (Up to 8 people) Membership Sponsored by New members receive one free Noodles & Co. coupon per membership. While supplies last. 2 =Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended SEPTEMBER Weed Ladies Fall Show and Sale Thursday–Saturday, September 8–10, 10 AM–4 PM Sunday, September 11, 1–4 PM See other sale dates in November on page 7. Free admission to the sale Held in the Daniels House The Weed Ladies Fall Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements with silk and dried florals and popular dried bouquets. Blacksmithing 101 Saturdays, September 10 & 17, 8–11 AM $150/person includes both sessions Learn the art of blacksmithing with an introduction to safety, tools and the forge in this two-session class. Participants will learn hammer techniques while making an item to take home. Ages 18 and up. All materials are provided. Extraordinary Exhibits Included with general admission Meet This Old House: Paw Paw Post Office Saturday, September 17, 6–7:30 PM $15/person, $12/Settlement-6 members and above Walk in the footsteps once trod by Naperville’s early residents and engage with museum experts about the significance of the Paw Paw Post Office. Tour the 1833 residence of Naperville’s first postmaster Alexander Howard and come to understand its role in the town’s postal history. Guest tour guide Tom Majewski offers insight into the town’s and nation’s postal history. Majewski, a commercial and industrial electrical estimator, is a privy digger, who has been unearthing history in unlikely places for more than 20 years. For ages 13 and up only. Includes stair climbing. *Traveling exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America* September 13–October 12 As ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’ hits the Chicago stage in September, celebrate Hamilton’s history! Featuring reproductions from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and the Library of the New York Historical Society, learn how this visionary and founding father helped to shape the America we live in today. Exhibit also will feature Revolutionary War era artifacts from a local private collection. Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments From Around the Globe November 8–December 24 Saturdays, September 17 & 24, 8–11 AM Enjoy the beautiful sparkle of European- and American-made glass Christmas ornaments from a private collection. Learn about the production and fascinating history of these holiday classics. Underwritten by Ronald & Claudia Stenger. $150/person includes both sessions Freedom: A History of US* This class will combine an overview of the history of letterpress printmaking, its roots in Naperville, and its resurgence as a sought after art form with a handson workshop featuring a range of techniques for using vintage type to making personalized creations. Ages 18 and up. All materials are provided. February 15–March 12, 2017 Letterpressing 101 napersettlement.org • 630.420.6010 This exhibition documents and illustrates people and events while tracing the evolving concept of freedom from the founding of the United States until 1968. See reproductions of a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence, draft and final copy of the US Constitution, Lincoln’s handwritten notes for speeches and letters written by visionaries such as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King Jr. 3 History Speaks Lecture Series Non-Members: $10/adult, $9/youth (4-12) and students; Members: $8/adult, $7/ youth (4-12) and students R Space is limited, reserve your spot early! History Speaks Lecture Series is held in the Century Memorial Chapel unless otherwise indicated. 9/11 Memorial Program Sunday, September 11, 10:30 a.m.–Noon Free admission to the 9/11 program. Retired Naperville Fire Department Captain Chuck Wehrli will share how he was mobilized on Sept. 11, 2001 after the terrorist attacks in New York, with the Missouri-based FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team, their 10-day deployment, recovery activities and their return. This presentation is a tribute to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Donations can be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The Secret Life of Anne Bonny Sunday, October 9, 4–5 PM Held in the Meeting House at Webster St. & Porter Ave. Born in 1697, Anne Bonny became the most notorious female pirate of all time. Daughter of a well-to-do family, Anne refused to live the life assigned to her. Instead, she found her place among the real pirates of the Caribbean and carved out a legacy that lives to this day. This exciting presentation by Treva Rodemaker will bring you into the exciting world of real pirate history. Recommended for ages 12 & up. 4 Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie: Presidential Campaigns, the Great American Pastime Bartholdi and His Lady of Copper Sunday, November 6, 4–5 PM French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, wanted to produce a work of colossal proportions to express his love of liberty – a statue that would be a gift from the French people to America. The statue of Liberty was Bartholdi’s greatest achievement. This stunning presentation features the illustrations of award winning Artist/Presenter, Jim Weren. Learn about the down-and-dirty presidential campaigns of early America in this entertaining program, presented by actor and historian Terry Lynch of HFK Presents. Hear stories of the mudslinging and muckraking of the Jefferson vs Adams campaign of 1800, the Jackson vs Adams of 1828, the Lincoln vs Douglas election of 1860, and Grant vs ANYONE! Also covered is the 1912 election of Teddy Roosevelt when he decided to start his own political party. Mrs. Claus Wednesday, December 14, 7–8 PM Everyone has heard about Mr. Santa Claus. He is the most famous overachiever in the world. But who is Mrs. Claus? She was first revealed as a character in a book written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1899. Mrs. Claus will tell it all: the ups and downs of her marriage, her (two) identity crises, the dramatic lives of reindeer and how she found love, joy and the spirit of Christmas with the man in the red velvet suit. Recommended for adults ages 15 & up. Sunday, January 8, 4–5 PM Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Real Story Sunday, February 12, 4–5 PM To celebrate the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura Keyes will portray the American writer. Hear the real history of Laura Ingalls Wilder and discover the times, places and people who inspired her wonderful books. Helen Keller – A Life Nearly Lost Sunday, March 12, 4–5 PM Helen Keller overcame adversity through the help of Anne Sullivan, a determined young teacher. Through Anne’s diligence and perseverance, Helen would become a world renowned speaker and advocate for the disabled. Jessica Michna portrays the blind and deaf Helen being led to the podium where she recites excerpts from the 1925 speech Helen gave to the International Lion’s Convention. The program continues in third person as Michna tells the audience of Helen’s life and experiences. =Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended Visit with friends and dance the night away to traditional German music and classic rock, while enjoying Germanstyle beverages and cuisine under our huge heated tent, or beautiful beer garden. Family-friendly activities on Saturday afternoon! Friday & Saturday Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 Friday, 5–10 PM Saturday, Noon–10 PM napersettlement.org • 630.420.6010 • • Listen to the music as you paint away with Pinot’s Palette! Oversized tic-tac-toe and milk jug bowling games! • Prost! Oompah! Friday, September 30 Paloma...............................6–10 PM Saturday, October 1 The Happy Wanderers....12:30–2:30 PM Jimmy’s Bavarians...........3–5 PM Die Musikmeisters..........5:30–7:30 PM Freeze Dried.....................8–10 PM Day of Event: $15 adult, $10 youth (4–12) Under 4 years old and members are free Advance: $12/adult, $8/youth (4–12) Senior Group Packages are available. Call 630.420.6010 for more information. 5 day r u t a S & y Frida & 15 October 14 6:30–10 PM s, ting creature n u a h f o s re 12 ac mustinment and a rt te n e e d ri ee one-of-a-kin is h T . rs o rr see ho the ngs some of ri b e c n e ri e exp e past, racters of th scariest cha ! future to life present and 6 ! Beware ! red Be Sca New this year! • Featured in the histo ric M Mitchell M ansion a H.H artin . Holmes themed “M urder Castl e” created former Dis by ney artist R .J . O g re n! • Illusions and magic tr ic k s main stage on the along with breath-tak performan ing ces! $15/all ages; Members are free Not recommended for children under 8 years. OCTOBER NOVEMBER Stories and Stone: A First-Person Cemetery Walk Artifacts Uncovered Saturday, October 8, 2–3:30 PM $12/person, $10/Settlement-6 members and above $15/person, $13/Settlement-6 members and above Collections Care and Storage Facility, City of Naperville Department of Public Works Buildings, 180 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, Door F (located at the northwest corner of building) Recommended for ages 13+ History comes alive as you “meet” Naperville residents from the past in Naperville Cemetery, each with an interesting story to tell. Tours begin at 2 p.m. Groups of up to 15 guests will depart for Naperville Cemetery every 30 minutes for a walking experience of approximately one hour; last tour steps off at 3:30 p.m. Sheep Sunday Sunday, October 9, 1–4 PM $12/adult, $10/senior (62+), $8/youth (4-12), Naperville residents (with ID) and members are free Flock to Naper Settlement for a fun day of woolly activities, including sheepherding demonstrations, knitting and drop spindle demonstrations, make-ittake-it stations and more. Railroad Ramble Walking Tour Sunday, October 16, 2–4 PM Sunday, November 6, 1–3 PM Go behind the scenes for a glimpse of the stateof-the-art storage facility where we will show you highlights of our permanent Museum Collection. The climate-controlled 23,000-square-foot space is filled with materials that document the rich history of Naperville from its settlement in 1831 to present day. No food, beverages, bags or photography allowed. Registration is required and limited to 30 persons. For ages 13 and up only. Weed Ladies Winter Show and Sale Thursday–Saturday, November 10–12, 10 AM–4 PM Sunday, November 13, 1–4 PM Free admission to the sale Held in the Daniels House The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features holidaythemed floral arrangements and accessories. $15/person, $13/Settlement-6 members and above Tour originates at the southwest corner of Burlington Square Park, 307 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville Volunteers are needed for Oktoberfest, All Hallows Eve and Holiday Programs. Hear about the history and influence of rail service in Naperville, including the cultural impact of the railroad on the community. Tour includes about 14 blocks of walking. All ages welcome. Ticket Sales • Greeters • Characters • Guides • Line Coordinators • And more =Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us napersettlement.org • 630.420.6010 BARN RAISING CULT I VAT ING T HE FUT URE A Farm-to-Table Experience To BENEFIT THE Agricultural Interpretive Center at naper Settlement saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 6 to 10 pm naper settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, Illinois $250 per person jeans and jacket attire Join the Naperville Heritage Society and Masters of Ceremony Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong for a one-of-a-kind evening as you explore the history and impact of farming with a preview of the Agricultural Interpretive Center. Then savor an amazing locally sourced farm-to-table dinner. Net proceeds will benefit the Agricultural Interpretive Center. 7 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS r ue ©T n i ch © Ji mP ris ru ©T t ho eS ot Sh Christkindlmarket Naper Lights Thursdays–Sundays, November 25–December 18 Thursdays, 11 AM–7 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM–9 PM Sundays, 11 AM–6 PM The week of Christmas: Monday–Friday, December 19–23, 11 AM–9 PM Saturday, December 24, 11 AM–4 PM Thursdays–Sundays, November 25–December 24 Thursdays–Saturdays, 5–9 PM, Sundays, 5–7 PM Free admission Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments From Around the Globe Christkindlmarket Naperville brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Naperville. Experience an outdoor German holiday season market with all of the sights, sounds and magic as well as delicious smells and treats, wonderful handmade ornaments and gifts. Learn more at christkindlmarket.com/ naperville. Free admission Stroll the museum grounds and experience a magical holiday lights celebration! Presented by The Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville. November 8–December 24 Free admission during Christkindlmarket hours Underwritten by Ronald & Claudia Stenger. See page 3 for details. Weed Ladies Holiday Floral Sales Fridays & Saturdays, November 25–December 17 1–5 PM Free admission 8 © True Shot The Weed Ladies feature handmade dried and silk holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories. Proceeds benefit the Naper Settlement’s education and preservation programs. Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tours November 26–December 18 Fridays & Saturdays, 3–7:30 PM Sundays, 1–4 PM December 19–21, 3–7:30 PM $5/person. Tickets sold at the door. Tour the Martin Mitchell Mansion this holiday season to see it beautifully decorated in the Edwardian style of the 1910s. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Mansion is Naper Settlement’s premier showcase and will be adorned in holiday splendor with help from the Naperville Garden Club. A guided tour will be given of the first story of this historic treasure. Santa @ the Settlement Saturdays, November 26, December 3 & 17 9–11 AM $15/person - Registration opens October 17 $13/member - Registration opens October 3 (Children under 1 are free) Get in the spirit of the holidays by visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the sugar and spice of decorating cookies in Mrs. Claus’s Bakery. Prepare a magical treat to summon Santa’s reindeer in the Reindeer Food Factory. Craft two ornaments in Santa’s workshop. Gather around Mrs. Claus for story time. Don’t forget to leave a letter for Santa Claus! A limited supply of “magical” reindeer shoes will be available for purchase, and bring your camera for photos with Santa! =Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended Join the Naperville Heritage Society today and be a part of the new tradition at Naper Settlement – the Christkindlmarket Naperville! Enjoy many unique benefits and privileges including daily admission, Civil War Days, Naper Nights Concert Series, Oktoberfest and All Hallows Eve, PLUS: Sant a @ Sett the leme nt $250 Sustaining Level Member ............................ • Invitation for two to the Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments From Around the World Exhibit Reception on Sunday, December 11 • Two complimentary passes to a Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tour • Two 2016 Christkindlmarket commemorative mugs $1,000 Heritage Alliance Member ........................ • Invitation for four to Donor Preview Cocktail Reception at Christkindlmarket on Friday, November 25 • Invitation for four to the Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments from Around the World Exhibit Reception on Sunday, December 11 • Four complimentary passes to a Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tour • Two complimentary passes to Santa @ the Settlement • Four 2016 Christkindlmarket commemorative mugs • Our special holiday gift to you! An exclusive 2016 Christkindlmarket at Naper Settlement ornament hand-crafted by a Naper Settlement blacksmith • Concierge service for Christkindlmarket visits THE LADIESETY THE WEEED HERITAGE SOCI OF VILL Mar t Mitc in h Man ell sio Tour n s Call Britney Jarrett at 630.305.5254 or email jarrettb@naperville.il.us. napersettlement.org • 630.420.6010 9 Volunteer at Naper Settlement SAVE THESE DATES FOR 2017! Wedding Showcase Naperville Plays! Naper Settlement has a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Being an active volunteer is a great way to give back to the community and make new friends. You may learn and share interesting historical information, brush up on your public speaking, connect with others and spend time with a great group of volunteers. Saturday, January 7, 10 AM–3 PM Free admission Saturday, January 14, 10 AM–2 PM From building interpreters to helping at special events, including Civil War Days, Naper Nights, Oktoberfest and All Hallows Eve, we have something for everyone. Become part of our Naper Settlement family as we bring history to life for our visitors. Recently engaged and planning your special day? The Wedding Showcase is a great opportunity for busy couples to plan their dream wedding. In the historic setting of the Pre-Emption House and Century Memorial Chapel, enjoy one-onone consultations with the best in the wedding business including photographers, florists, DJs, musicians, bakers, caterers, ministers and more. $12/adult and youth, $10/senior (60+) Naper Settlement and DCM members are free Held at the DuPage Children’s Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville Warm up to a world of art and innovation through play and discovery featuring “Dream with DaVinci,” a new traveling exhibit at DuPage Children’s Museum. Visitors will triple their fun with hands-on art and activities provided by the DuPage Children’s Museum, Naper Settlement and the Naperville Public Library. Spring Fever Maple Sugaring Saturday, March 11, 10 AM–4 PM Sunday, March 12, 1–4 PM To be a part of our 2017 volunteer team, attend one of our information meetings. Check our website for details. $12/adult, $10/senior (62+), $8/youth (4-12) Naperville residents (with ID) and members are free Junior Volunteers (currently in grades 4–7) Jan. 26, 7–8:30 PM or Jan. 28, 1–2:30 PM History Connectors (ages 14+) and Building Interpreters (ages 18+) Jan. 28, 10–11:30 AM or Jan. 31, 7–8:30 PM Email nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us or call 630.305.5256 or for more information. Camp Naper Welcome warmer weather and shake off cabin fever during Naper Settlement’s annual tribute to the changing of the seasons. See the old-fashioned method of collecting sap and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration. Enjoy hands-on activities and presentations that recount Illinois’ Native American heritage and pioneer past and try a tasty maple treat. Many historic buildings will have a different theme and special activities for families to enjoy. Registration for Camp Naper Summer Day Camp opens in March. For more information, visit napersettlement.org. 10 =Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended Thank You to Our 2016 Sponsors! P r o ud u S pporter of 1 # Naper Sett lement DEALER • 750 New & Used Vehicles • GM Dealer Of The Year, 5 Years In A Row • Service & Parts Open Gobie Please contact partners@naperville.il.us or call 630.420.6010 to discuss Naper Settlement’s sponsorship opportunities. napersettlement.org • 630.420.6010 Weekdays til Midnight – Saturday Service too! • Auto Valet Pick Up & Drop Off 1585 W. Ogden Ave (Rt. 34) | Naperville 630-357-2200 WOODYCARS.COM 11 Non-Profit Org. US Postage Naper Settlement General Information PAID Permit No. 229 Naperville, IL 60540 General Admission is FREE for Naperville residents!* Winter Season: November–March Tuesday–Friday 10 AM–4 PM $5.25/adult, $4.75/senior (62+) $4/youth (4–12) Summer Season: April–October Tuesday–Saturday Sunday 10 AM–4 PM 1–4 PM $12/adult, $10/senior (62+) $8/youth (4–12) Naper Settlement is located at: 523 S. Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540 Free parking! * With proof of residency. The museum is closed November 11, 24 & 25, December 23–January 2. Harvest Pow Wow September 24 & 25 All special events and programs are subject to change without notice. Christkindlmarket Naperville November 25–December 24 All proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society, administrator of Naper Settlement. + For information and registration, visit napersettlement.org or call 630.420.6010 Illinois’ only outdoor history museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Naperville Heritage Society 523 S. Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540 Upcoming 2016 Events Held at Naper Settlement + Naperville Jaycees Last Fling Family Fun Land September 3–5 ©2016 Naper Settlement Administered by: These events are organized by an outside group and are not included in Naper Settlement’s membership. Additional admission may be charged. Please note that new events added throughout the year may not be listed here. Be sure to check our website to verify all events, dates and details. ****ECRWSS Local Residential Customer