Addison Historical Society

The Addison Historical Museum is open for touring Wednesday through Friday from 11am-4pm. The museum is also open the Second Saturday of the month from 12-4pm, and every Thursday night from June through August weather permitting, from 6-8pm. Group tours or archives access can be scheduled by advanced appointment by calling (630) 628-1433. Admission is FREE.

Last Call for Addison Uncorked!

Our 9th annual Addison Uncorked wine and beer tasting is only 4 days away! This year's event will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 9th from 6-8:30 pm on the Addison Historical Museum grounds. This annual fundraiser supports: the Addison Historical Society, Addison Center for the Arts and the Women's Club of Addison.

Taste locally-source wine, craft beer, and hard seltzer provided by Lynfred Winery, Church Street Brewing Company, and Sal's Beverage World while enjoying light bites. Enjoy smooth jazz standards and yacht rock classics performed by Chicago musical artist, Jane Allyson.

Tickets are $30 in advance, but increase to $35 on June 9th. Tickets are still available at:
https://square.link/u/VuIcUlpe

or use the QR code in the graphic below.

In the event of rain or excessive heat, the event will be moved to the Village Hall Rotunda. Be sure to bring some extra CASH to enter our popular "Split the Pot" Raffle!

The Addison Historical Society, Addison Center for the Arts, and Women's Club of Addison would like to acknowledge GreenState Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this annual event.

For more information about the event, please contact the Addison Historical Society at (630) 628-1433.

Rock 'n Wheels Starts TONIGHT!

The 15th Season of Rock 'n Wheels begins TONIGHT at 6pm.

At the Addison Historical Museum, tour the three historic buildings, see the Museum's 50th Anniversary display, shop at the all-new craft and vintage fair, and interact with our historical presenter from 6-8 pm. This week our America 250 presenter is Chicagoland actor, Terry Lynch who will be portraying George Washington. 🇺🇸

Pick up your free copy of the 2026 KDRMA Museum Passport and the Illinois America 250 Passport. Supplies are limited. Also, be sure to ring our historic fire bell in honor of America 250, and receive a free gift!

🇺🇸 Let Freedom Ring! 🇺🇸

Help celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by ringing our historic fire bell on the Addison Historical Museum grounds, during Rock ‘n Wheels, every Thursday from 6-8pm, June through August.

Summer Passports are here!!

The Addison Historical Museum has the 35th Annual Passport to Adventure books which are a guide to museums and nature centers in Kane and DuPage counties, and the Illinois America 250 Passport to Illinois, a commemorative limited edition passport created in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Quantities of both FREE passports are limited. Stop by the museum to get yours while supplies last. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Rock 'n Wheels Starts June 4th!

The 15th Season of Rock 'n Wheels starts next Thursday, June 4th at 6pm.

At the Addison Historical Museum, tour the museum buildings, view the Museum's 50th Anniversary display, shop at the craft and vintage fair, and interact with our historical presenter from 6-8 pm. This week our America250 presenter is Chicagoland actor, Terry Lynch who will be portraying George Washington.

Be sure to ring our Historic Fire Bell in honor of America250, and receive a complimentary gift!

Addison Uncorked is Just Two Weeks Away!

Our 9th annual "Addison Uncorked" wine and beer tasting will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 9th from 6-8:30 pm on the Addison Historical Museum grounds. This annual fundraiser supports three local charitable organizations: the Addison Historical Society, Addison Center for the Arts and the Women's Club of Addison.

Sample fine wine, craft beer and hard seltzer samples provided by Lynfred Winery, Church Street Brewing Company and Sal's Beverage World while enjoying light bites. Enjoy smooth jazz standards and yacht rock classics performed by Chicago musical artist, Jane Allyson.

Tickets are $30 in advance, but increase to $35 on the day of the event. Tickets are available at:
https://square.link/u/VuIcUlpe

or use the QR code in the graphic below.

In the event of rain or excessive heat, the event will be moved to the Village Hall Rotunda. Be sure to bring some extra CASH to enter our famous "Split the Pot" Raffle!

The Addison Historical Society, Addison Center for the Arts and Women's Club of Addison would like to acknowledge GreenState Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this annual event.

For more information about the event, please contact the Addison Historical Society at 630.628.1433.

Addison Historical Society Board Member Tom Power with Julia Ebbole, the 2026 recipient of the Addison Historical Society Scholarship, at the Addison Trail High School Senior Recognition Assembly on May 13, 2026.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸