Hinckley Historical Society

12/06/2025

There was a great welcome to the Christmas season in Hinckley on Dec 5. with the arrival of Santa. The Park District organized activities, caroling, hot chocolate and cookies.

09/06/2025

Get your first or second cup of coffee for the morning at the Community Building today 8 a.m. Our legislators will be in Hinckley to visit with us and hear our concerns. Gain an understanding of the issues and share your ideas. Meeting is from 8 to 9 a,m, today Saturday at the Hinckley Community Building.

06/08/2025

Come to the Hinckley summer band concerts in the Community Building Park. Our first concert is June 19 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Fox Valley Brass Band. The 38 piece band will provide engaging brass music including show tunes, pop songs, and patriotic favorites. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and refreshments for enjoyable entertainment. The concerts are funded by grants from the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation and Resource Bank.

06/24/2024

The forecast calls for great weather for our free band concert Thursday June 27. Come to the Community Building park for our next summer band concert starting at 6 p.m. The Shade Tree Music Company has a wide repertoire of music for you to enjoy. Bring your lawn chair and refreshments for a enjoyable evening. The Historical Society wants to keep this tradition of bringing the community together during the summer.

05/26/2024

The Poppy has long been a symbol for those who gave their ultimate devotion to preserving our national freedoms. This Memorial Day, May 27, come to the memorial service at the Community Building starting at 9:30. You can also visit the Hinckley Historical Society museum after the service to view the veterans' wall of honor for those who served their country.

05/16/2024

Stop by the museum on Saturday 10-noon and view the exhibits. Share your stories about the restaurants in town over the years. View the oral histories collected by high school students. If another time would be better for you, call 815-761-4058 for an appointment.

04/21/2024

Thank you for your interest and involvement with the Hinckley Historical Society. Please consider participating in Give DeKalb County Day on May 2 and helping HHS reach our goal of $10,000. This is our major fundraiser and necessary to continue our programming, operation of the museum and efforts to preserve the history of our area. Make your donation of any size at Givedekalbcounty.org and selecting the Hinckley Historical Society. Or you can send a check to DCCF, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178 by May 2. Our non-profit appreciates your support.

03/10/2024

03/01/2024

The March Hinckley Update is now available on the following website www.hinckleyfirstumc.org/hinckley-update/2024-03 and at the Hinckley Library. Find out the latest news and details about the scholarship breakfast at the high school on Sunday.

02/27/2024

Police Chief Ken Gettemy introduced a new part-time officer for Hinckley at the Village Board meeting. Todd Fancsali (left) has been in law enforcement for nearly 30 years with service in Aurora, Montgomery, Kane County Sheriff's Department, and the Fox Valley Park District. Give Officer Todd a warm welcome to our community.

02/01/2024

Share your favorite food. The Historical Society is cooperating with the County Historical exhibit about food and we want people to know our food traditions, recipies and favorites.