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.
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=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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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$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+
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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$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
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Call Britney Jarrett at 630.305.5254 or
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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.
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=Reservations Required R=Reservations Recommended
Thank You to Our
2016 Sponsors!
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Please contact partners@naperville.il.us or call
630.420.6010 to discuss Naper Settlement’s
sponsorship opportunities.
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Weekdays til Midnight –
Saturday Service too!
• Auto Valet Pick Up &
Drop Off
1585 W. Ogden Ave (Rt. 34) | Naperville
630-357-2200
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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.
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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.
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