History of the I&M Canal

Morris Municipal Building 700 N. Division, Morris, United States

  Join the Grundy County Historical Society & Museum with their first program for the year at the Morris Municipal Building. Jill Jackson with the Department of Natural Resources will be talking about the history of the I&M Canal and will also provide an update on the

28th Annual Grundy County Festival of Trees

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

The 28th Annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off Thursday, November 16th. Please stop by the Museum to see all of the auction items and to purchase your raffle tickets. The auction is now live--go to Bid Lucky Auction to start bidding! This is the Museum's primary fund raiser

Grundy County Bake Sale

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

This year The Grundy County Historical Society will be hosting a bake sale the week-end before Thanksgiving--Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th. Stop by to purchase baked goods for your Thanksgiving meal.  

History of HoChunk Nation -Grundy County Historical Museum Annual Meeting & Dinner

Maria's Ristorante 1591 N. Division St., Morris, IL, United States

Gerald Savage, HoChunk Native American, as Chief White Winnebago will describe the culture and history of the HoChunk nation. Location: Maria's Ristorante Dinner is at 6:30 pm and program starts around 7:00 pm. RSVP by May 15th. Cost of dinner is $30. Call Museum to reserve your

Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony for the Dora Schoonmaker Exhibit

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Dora grew up in Wilmington and Channahon and taught school in Morris, IL in the  1870s. She became the first female Methodist missionary to go to Japan. She started the first girls school and the school has evolved to an educational institution from kindergarden through graduate school.

History of Auto Racing in Grundy County

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Racing historian Stan Kalwasinski will give a presentation on the history of automobile racing in the Grundy County area on Tuesday evening, September 24, beginning at 7:00 pm. Included in his presentation will be tracks at the old Grundy County Fairgrounds, the Mazon Speed Bowl and the

Tom Turner/Joe Corsello Gallery Opening

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Join us for the official opening of the Tom Turner/Joe Corsello Gallery. Tom has donated approximately 150 pieces from his collection to the Museum. There are also painting from Joe Corsello. The event is open to the public. There is no charge. Refreshments will be served.