1950s Park Forest House Museum

1950s Park Forest House Museum Represents an original townhome in the first five years of the Village, 1948-1953. Displays home furnishings, books, children's books, toys, dolls.

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 227 Monee Road, inside St. Mary's Catholic Church, interprets an original rental townhome furnished as it might have been from 1948-1953. A museum visit is a great way to get acquainted with Park Forest, Illinois' unique history as the first fully-planned post-World War II suburb It is a nostalgic trip down Memory Lane for anyone who lived in the 1950s or 19

60s, or for those interested in that period. Visitors are encouraged to open drawers, cupboard and closets to discover period treasures inside. Contents of the house, furnished as though a young veteran and his family of small children occupy it, include dolls, toys, dollhouses, books, dishes, serving pieces, furniture and clothing from the period. When is the last time you said, "Hello," to Howdy Doody? One room represents a classroom in the first school, Forest Boulevard School, which was set up in a row of townhomes.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/10/2026
Today is the day! Park Forest Hall of Fame, 3 p.m. Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd.Free and open to the public. Come c...
03/29/2026

Today is the day! Park Forest Hall of Fame, 3 p.m. Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd.
Free and open to the public. Come celebrate and show your appreciation to 7 people who have made Park Forest a special place to live.

See the Hall of Fame 2026 invitation and read about our upcoming move. https://conta.cc/40rsxmM
03/11/2026

See the Hall of Fame 2026 invitation and read about our upcoming move. https://conta.cc/40rsxmM

Email from Park Forest Historical Society Open This Email! Hall of Fame Invitation for March 29!! News about our move to Village Hall. Volume 20 No.4 | March 2026 Park Forest Hall of Fame 2026 Invitat

We have a wonderful Class of 2026 to induct on Sunday March 29, 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Be sure to come. Free and open...
03/05/2026

We have a wonderful Class of 2026 to induct on Sunday March 29, 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Be sure to come. Free and open to the public. Come show them your appreciation for what they have done to make Park Forest a special place to live.

Join us for this program this Sunday, February 22, 2:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board meeting Room. Free and open to t...
02/20/2026

Join us for this program this Sunday, February 22, 2:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board meeting Room. Free and open to the general public.

The museum is currently closed. We intended to be open with our Valentines exhibit one more time, but the snow build up ...
02/11/2026

The museum is currently closed. We intended to be open with our Valentines exhibit one more time, but the snow build up is causing leaks in our ceiling again. Very disappointing. The exhibit is listed in CSCVB and possibly Village Calendar, but it is not happening. Covered in plastic sheeting. We will be posting a message on the museum windows. Once the snow melts for now, it may be possible for private viewings to see the museum, but we will begin to pack soon for our move to the lower level of Village Hall. The move will not take place immediately as we need to shape that space to our needs. It will take time for us to get exhibits open to the public in Village Hall.
In the meantime here are some photos of what none of us can see in person this February.

"The Spirit" Feb. 2026 covers "Revisiting Utopia" showing, our 41st Anniversary, Our future new home, and February 22 Un...
02/07/2026

"The Spirit" Feb. 2026 covers "Revisiting Utopia" showing, our 41st Anniversary, Our future new home, and February 22 Underground Railroad program with Dr. Larry A. McClellan. Read it and Join Us!

01/31/2026

January 30th marked the 41st Anniversary of the formation of the Park Forest Historical Society. We will celebrate it by co-sponsoring the viewing of "Revisiting Utopia" at Freedom Hall tonight with 250 friends new and old. Sold out.

01/31/2026

The museum is currently closed. We intended to be open with our Valentines exhibit one more time, but the snow build up is causing leaks in our ceiling again. Very disappointing. The exhibit is listed in CSCVB and possibly Village Calendar, but it is not happening. Covered in plastic sheeting.

Address

227 Monee Road
Park Forest, IL
60466

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 3:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 3:30pm

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+17084814252

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