Kids' Programs

• Individual Programs
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Single Presentation admission is $5/NHSS member, $6/non-member Reservations for this lecture series is recommended. Please call 630.420.6010 to reserve your seat.

JANUARY 2006

Sunday, January 8

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, also known as "Old Hickory," was the seventh President of the United States when "Naper's Settlement" was founded in 1831. To celebrate the 175th anniversary of Naperville, come and explore the personality and accomplishments of this colorful President through the entertaining talents of Terry Lynch. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

FEBRUARY 2006

Sunday, February 12

MARY TODD LINCOLN

Donna Daniels as Mary Todd Lincoln will speak of her marriage to Abraham Lincoln and the traumatic years of the Civil War with a focus on the period of her life after her husband's assassination. The audience will learn about her insanity trial and subsequent hospitalization at Bellevue Sanitarium in Batavia, Ill. Appropriate for junior high school students through adults. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

MARCH 2006

Sunday, March 12

HISTORICAL ILLINOIS

Travel the time line of Illinois from the prairies to the urban societies of today. Hear from Terry Lynch how historical figures and events helped meet people's changing needs as the population grew. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

APRIL 2006

Sunday, April 9

GOLD OF TUTANKHAMUN

Historian R.J. Lindsey portrays Dr. James Henry Breasted, the first president of the Oriental Institute of Chicago. Dr. Breasted describes the efforts of Howard Carter who searched for the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun. When the tomb was first discovered in 1922, Carter called upon Breasted to view the contents and assist in deciphering the hieroglyphics. The presentation includes a slide show of the interior of the tomb and its wondrous contents. Enjoy this presentation before Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs comes to the Field Museum in May. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

MAY 2006

Sunday, May 7

VICTORIAN LADY

Celebrate Mother's Day a week early by learning about the life of a Victorian lady. Hear about her beauty secrets, personal attire and social activities. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

SUMMER SEASON

JUNE 2006

Sunday, June 11

GEORGE MARTIN

Using Naper Settlement's archives, Mr. Terry Lynch has developed a first person presentation of George Martin, builder of the Martin Mitchell Mansion and leading citizen of early Naperville. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

JULY 2006

Sunday, July 9

CHORUS OF DuPAGE

Enjoy the Chorus of DuPage as they sing beloved barbershop music of the past. The Chorus of DuPage is part of the DuPage Valley Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, also known as the Barbershop Harmony Society. Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m. $6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

AUGUST 2006

Sunday, August 13

BATTLEFIELD BALLADEERS

The Battlefield Balladeers blend history and harmony when they perform music of the Civil War era. The duo uses banjo, guitar, harmonica, tambourine and other instruments to perform their selections, which are interspersed with humor and quotes from famous personages such as Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Robert E. Lee and Frederick Douglas.br> Appropriate for all ages. Limited seating. 7-8 p.m.
$6/person, $5/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member

Call 630.420.6010 to sign up for any of these programs or inquire about group visits.

Program Cancellation Policy - Naper Settlement will not refund deposits if a program is canceled by the participant. If the program is canceled by Naper Settlement, full refunds will be given. Naper Settlement will not issue program fee refunds if the participant cancels less than 2 weeks before the starting date of the program.