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Youth Programs

Mount Prospect Historical Society

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Explore history through our summer youth programs! Each program features crafts and activities inspired by historical topics.

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History Camp July 2026
Mon, Jul 6 • 9:00 AM
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Prairie Kid I
Tue, Jul 14 • 10:00 AM
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Prairie Kid II
Tue, Jul 14 • 1:00 PM
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If You Lived...Celebrate America's 250th!
Thu, Jul 16 • 10:00 AM
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All Things Environmental: Recycling and Upcycling
Thu, Jul 16 • 1:00 PM
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Art Fusion: Creativity on Campus
Mon, Aug 3 • 9:00 AM
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History Camp June 2026
Mon, Jun 8 • 9:00 AM
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Art Fusion: Creativity on Campus
Mon, Aug 4 • 9:00 AM
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If You Lived in Ancient Egypt
Thu, Jul 31 • 1:00 PM
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The Science of History: All About Bubbles
Thu, Jul 31 • 10:00 AM
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Prairie Kids I & II
Thu, Jul 24 • 10:00 AM
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History Camp 2025
Mon, Jun 9 • 9:00 AM
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Mount Prospect Historical Society

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The Mount Prospect Historical Society has advanced the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of historical and current information related to Mount Prospect, IL since 1967.

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2nd Sundays

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The 2nd Sunday of each month, the Mount Prospect Historical Society is open for free tours of the Dietrich Friedrichs House and Central School. Each month features a different kid's crafting activity at Central School!

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Afternoon Teas

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Join us for an educational Afternoon Tea...with a guest historical figure! Past visitors include Lucille Ball, Julia Child, and Sacagawea.

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Bessie's Workbasket

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MPHS Volunteers Martha Nelson and Nancy Corry teach crafts from around the world! Join us at 7pm, the second Wednesday of each Month at Central School - 103 S Maple St., Mount Prospect, IL. No experience necessary; beginners welcome and encouraged!

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Evening Creations

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Join us for a quarterly evening craft series for adults 18+ with instructor Laurie Roubitchek

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Mount Prospect Historical Society: Book Club

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The MPHS Book Club delves into historical works and meets on designated dates at 7:00 pm in Central School (103 S. Maple St.). Free to attend, donations always welcome!

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2nd Sundays

No upcoming events

The 2nd Sunday of each month, the Mount Prospect Historical Society is open for free tours of the Dietrich Friedrichs House and Central School. Each month features a different kid's crafting activity at Central School!

Collection image for Afternoon Teas

Afternoon Teas

1 upcoming event

Join us for an educational Afternoon Tea...with a guest historical figure! Past visitors include Lucille Ball, Julia Child, and Sacagawea.

Collection image for Bessie's Workbasket

Bessie's Workbasket

No upcoming events

MPHS Volunteers Martha Nelson and Nancy Corry teach crafts from around the world! Join us at 7pm, the second Wednesday of each Month at Central School - 103 S Maple St., Mount Prospect, IL. No experience necessary; beginners welcome and encouraged!

Collection image for Evening Creations

Evening Creations

No upcoming events

Join us for a quarterly evening craft series for adults 18+ with instructor Laurie Roubitchek

Collection image for Mount Prospect Historical Society: Book Club

Mount Prospect Historical Society: Book Club

1 upcoming event

The MPHS Book Club delves into historical works and meets on designated dates at 7:00 pm in Central School (103 S. Maple St.). Free to attend, donations always welcome!

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