Calendar 2006
JANUARY
Sunday, January 1
$1.75 DAY AT NAPER SETTLEMENTCome visit with our costumed villagers on this special start to 2006 as we celebrate Naperville's history in honor of its 175th anniversary. Tour buildings from log house beginnings to Victorian splendor. 1-5 p.m. Special admission $1.75/person, children 3 and under are free. Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission. This project is partially supported by a grant from the City of Naperville.
Sunday, January 8
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - ANDREW JACKSON
Friday and Saturday, January 13 & 14
BRIDAL SHOWCASEPlanning a wedding? Make this complex job easier as you meet and discuss your needs with over 30 vendors. Get personal attention in your planning process. Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free.
FEBRUARY
Sunday, February 12
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - MARY TODD LINCOLN
Saturday and Sunday, February 18 & 19
NAPERVILLE QUILTS More >This show will feature over 100 quilts, both new and from Naperville's past, as Naperville celebrates its 175th anniversary. See demonstrations along with the Miniatures of the Heart competition winners. Appraisals are also available for an additional fee. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1‑4 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4.50 youth. Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission.
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Download an application to submit your quilt for the show. (Word) (PDF version)
MARCH
Saturday and Sunday, March 11 & 12
MAPLE SUGARING DAYSExperience how people in the 19th century tapped trees for sap to make maple syrup and maple sugar. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4.50 youth (4-17). Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission. Sponsored in part by Yellow Book USA.
Sunday, March 12
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - HISTORICAL ILLINOIS
Sunday, March 19
BRIDAL FASHION SHOWArea bridal shops and tuxedo rental stores present the latest in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxes and more. Accessories included. 1-4 p.m. $5/person. Reservations not required. Refreshments served.
APRIL
Saturday and Sunday, April 1, 2, 8 & 9
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESSLearn the secrets of Victorian ladies and how they kept house. All day. Included with admission.
Sunday, April 9
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - GOLD OF TUTANKHAMUN
Saturday and Sunday, April 15 & 16
COLORS FROM NATURELearn about the natural dyeing of fabrics in the 19th century. All day. Included with admission.
Saturday and Sunday, April 22, 23, 29 & 30
SWEEP INTO SPRINGLearn how kids in the 19th century did their chores. Take part in a "clean sweep" contest (held at 2:30 p.m.) with our Juniors. All day. Included with admission.
Friday and Saturday, April 28 & 29
WEED LADIES SPRING SHOW AND SALEThe spring show features creative seasonal arrangements and dried bouquets. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the sale is free.
Sunday, April 30
ORGAN TRANSPLANT SOCIETY TREE PLANTING15th annual organ donor recognition tree planting. 1:30 p.m. Call 630.527.8640.
MAY
Friday and Saturday May 5 & 6
CINCO DE NAPERVILLE
Cinco de Naperville features south of the border beverages, music, food and fun. Music is provided by the Coco Loco Band and the Mr. Meyers Band. 4-10 p.m. both days. $10 adults, $5 under 21 and free for children 10 and under. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate, there are no advance sales. Presented by Corona Extra, visit www.cincodenaperville.com.Sunday, May 7
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - VICTORIAN LADY
Saturday and Sunday, May 13 & 14
LANGUAGE OF THE FANLearn the art of flirting with a fan and how holding a fan different ways meant different things to a suitor. 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Saturday and Sunday, May 20 & 21
CIVIL WAR DAYSFamous figures roam the grounds as visitors experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation's history. The Blue and Gray clash once again. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. both days. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 youth (4-17)
Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission.
Presenting Sponsor, Comcast. Click here to view the event.Saturday and Sunday, May 27 & 28
MOURNING CUSTOMSLearn about the mourning customs of the 19th century. All day. Included with admission.
JUNE
Sunday, June 4
CEMETERY WALK
Visit Naperville's historic cemetery and learn about headstones, mourning customs and people from Naperville's past. Appropriate for all ages. 3-4 p.m. $8/person, $5/NHSS memberSaturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4
LOAD 'EM UPHelp load the moving van of the 19th century, the Conestoga wagon, for the trip west. 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11
DON'T FENCE ME IN!See how stack fences were built without nails. 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Sunday, June 11
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - GEORGE MARTIN
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 16, 17 & 18
NAPER DAYSCome explore Naperville's rich heritage. Celebrate the best Naperville has to offer by enjoying the Taste of Naperville™, featuring a variety of cuisine prepared and served by the city's best restaurants; musical entertainment, bed races, kids crafts, games, petting zoo and much more. Visit www.naperdays.org.
Saturday and Sunday, June 24 & 25
CHORE TIMEFrom dawn till dusk - those chores needed to be done. Learn how kid's daily chores in the 1800s are different from today. All day. Included with admission.
JULY
Saturday and Sunday, July 1 & 2
FLAGS THROUGH THE YEARSAppropriate flags of the 19th century will be displayed in the buildings. All day. Included with admission.
Sunday, July 9
TEMPERANCE RALLYDown with demon run! Join the Temperance Rally on the steps of the Martin Mitchell Mansion. 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Sunday, July 9
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - CHORUS OF DuPAGE
Saturday and Sunday, July 15 & 16
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB ART FAIRMore than 100 artists will display their work at this 47th annual juried event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 & 23
GAMES PEOPLE PLAYLawn games, that is. Have fun with croquet, townball and sack races. All day. Included with admission.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 28, 29 & 30
Sizzlin' Summer Craft Faire
More than 100 crafters will participate in this event held for the first time at Naper Settlement. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 5
MUSIC OF THE TIMESFrom violins to Victrolas, enjoy a presentation of popular 19th century music. 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Saturday, August 5
FARMER'S PORK CHOP AND CHICKEN BBQJoin the founding farming families of Naperville for their 25th annual Farmer's Pig Roast BBQ. 4:30-8 p.m. $14 adults, $7 kids. Presented by the Wheatland Plowing Match Association. Visit www.wheatlandplowing.org.
Sunday, August 6
VICTORIAN WEDDINGExperience a grand Victorian wedding as you watch the bride and groom exchange vows. 2:30 p.m. Join the wedding party for refreshments after the ceremony. Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission.
Sunday, August 13
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - BATTLEFIELD BALLADEERS More >
Thursday, August 17
WINE TASTING FROM YESTERYEARCome celebrate Naperville's history in the Pre-Emption House Tavern at Naper Settlement! Join us for the first monthly "$20 for Charity" benefit hosted by The Naperville Glancer. Enjoy an evening of rich history accompanied by the unique tastes of wine from yesteryear. 5-8 p.m. Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres. $20/guest in advance, $25/guest at the door. RSVP by August 10th to 630.428.4387. 2:30 p.m. PDF invitation >
Friday, August 18
NAPERVILLE SUMMER NIGHTSPack a picnic, grab a blanket and go. That's all you need to do to enjoy the latest musical event to hit the Naperville scene. Relax under the open sky, mingle with your friends and enjoy great musical sounds from rising stars. The main act is Cary Brothers, whose music has been featured on Grey's Anatomy, the Garden State soundtrack, and in the upcoming movie The Last Kiss. Visit www.carybrothers.com. The opening act is a local Chicago band, The Katie Todd Band. They are playing Lollapoolaza and Ravinia this summer. Visit www.katietodd.com. Don't miss this fantastic event which is the first of many more to come. 6-10 p.m. General admission $15. Picnic dinners are allowed/encouraged. No outside beverages allowed. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. For more information visit www.napervillesummernights.com.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3
LAST FLING ANTIQUE AUTO AND CRAFT SHOW
Antique auto show will be on Sunday the 3rd only. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free weekend admission. Sponsored by the Naperville Jaycees.
Saturday and Sunday, September 9 & 10
MAKING CIDERLearn about the fall harvest and watch as villagers make homemade apple cider. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Friday and Saturday, September 15 & 16
NAPERVILLE WINE FESTIVALWine tastings, food and wine seminars, displays from local vendors, cooking demonstrations and more. Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday 3-10 p.m. $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door. Presented by InPlay Events, Inc. Visit www.napervillewinefestival.com for more information. Volunteers needed!
Saturday and Sunday, September 23 & 24
BACK TO SCHOOLKids can visit the Copenhagen Schoolhouse to sign the ledger for fall enrollment using a steel-tipped pen and ink. Afterwards, they can participate in a first person schoolhouse presentation. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1
HARVEST POW WOWNative American dancing, cultural demonstrations, children's games and crafts, special presentations and more. Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors (62+) and children (6-12) $5 Call 773.585.1744 or visit www.midwestsoarring.org. Presented by Midwest SOARRING Foundation.
OCTOBER
Saturday and Sunday, October 7 & 8
CORN HUSKING PARTYHelp husk corn, remove kernels and grind the corn into cornmeal. We'll show how the husks can be made into corn husk dolls and visitors can take instructions home. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Included with admission.
Sunday, October 8
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - BERTHA PALMER More >
Saturday and Sunday, October 14 & 15
CELEBRATE THE HARVEST WITH MUSIC AND DANCINGWatch our Junior Volunteers dance the Virginia Reel on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. On Sunday at 2:30 p.m. watch a demonstration of Irish dancing. Included with admission.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 12, 13, 14 & 15
WEED LADIES FALL SHOW AND SALEThe fall show features creative seasonal arrangements and dried bouquets. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Admission to the sale is free.
Saturday and Sunday, October 21 & 22
HARVEST GAMESPlay a game of checkers using our homemade game with red and white corncob checkers. Other games include corn cob "darts," gourd bowling and pumpkin ring toss. All day. Included with admission.
Sunday, October 22
ENCOUNTER THE PAST - A VISIT TO THE NAPERVILLE CEMETERYTake a walk through the history of Naperville by visiting the cemetery. Encounter some Napervillians from the past 175 years as they recount their stories. Once visited by casual picnickers, the cemeteries of today are often overlooked, as a place of history and heritage, don't let this opportunity pass you by! 3:30-5 p.m. All ages. $12/person, $10/NHSS member. Volunteers needed!
Friday and Saturday, October 27 & 28
ALL HALLOWS EVE - A 19th Century HalloweenRated PG-Creepy! Spine-tingling fun themed around some of the scariest literature from the 19th century! Haunting tales, headless horseman, fortune-telling night creatures and more. 6:30-10 p.m. $8/person Recommended for children, youth, adults and all folks who like a scare! Volunteers needed!
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NOVEMBER
Friday & Saturday, November 3 & 4
WEED LADIES WINTER SHOW AND SALEThe early winter show features creative seasonal and holiday arrangements and accessories. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the sale is free.
Sunday, November 12
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES - AN ENCOUNTER WITH FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT More >
DECEMBER
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 15, 16 & 17
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Step back in time to a picture-perfect 19th century holiday with musical entertainment, beautifully decorated buildings, refreshments and more. Friday and Saturday 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 youth (4-17) Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission. Volunteers needed!
All Events and Programs Subject to Change Without Notice. Special Event Rates Vary
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