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Ongoing Exhibits

The Heritage Gallery, located on the first floor of the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center hosts a variety of changing exhibits. Stop in to enjoy our current offering:

In honor of Naperville's 175th anniversary, Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society will produce three special exhibits in 2006.


February 10 through June 18, 2006
Something to Celebrate!
This exhibit will focus on the objects people associate with a celebration, featuring photos, artifacts and objects uniquely Naperville. The Naperville Heritage Society is asking Naperville residents how they celebrate special occasions and is seeking stories, photos, items or memorabilia that reminds them of those celebrations. Perhaps it's a beloved childhood toy, maybe it was the dress worn for a first high school dance or even a favorite sled received during the holidays.


June 16 through July 17, 2006
Discarded History
Privy digger Tom Majewski will be the guest curator for an exhibit of artifacts unearthed from the backyards of Naperville's earliest citizens. Items from Joseph Naper's cabin site will be on display for the first time.


July 14 through December 31, 2006
History Shapes Art: Naperville Through the Youthful Eye
Naperville high school art students interpret Naperville's 175th anniversary themes of heritage, unity and vision. Students will use various mediums, styles and techniques to create unique and thoughtful artwork for display in the Heritage Gallery. Sponsored in part by Comcast.

523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Phone: 630.420.6010

Fax: 630.305.4044

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Naperville Heritage Society is a not-for-profit organization.
Copyright 2005 Naperville Heritage Society. All rights reserved.

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Accredited by the American Association of Museums.

523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Phone: 630.420.6010

Fax: 630.305.4044

Contact Us

Naperville Heritage Society is a not-for-profit organization.
Copyright 2005 Naperville Heritage Society. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer Logos

Accredited by the American Association of Museums.