Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at 1:30pm each day.

June 14 - Ancient Egypt

June 21 - Ancient Rome

June 28 - The Viking Age

July 12 - The Middle Ages

July 19 - The Renaissance

July 26 - Colonial America

This program is free of charge due to the generosity of Village Bank & Trust and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines. Donations are appreciated. Summer Adventures is a seasonal children’s program series meant to invite public participation and interaction with a broad range of historical topics per the History Center’s mission. The Des Plaines History Center is located at 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines IL 60016.

Contact 847-391-5399, contact@desplaineshistory.org, or go to https://www.desplaineshistory.org/