2018 FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS & EVENTS - Naper Settlement
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2018 FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS & EVENTS
ABOUT NAPER SETTLEMENT
ADMISSION & HOURS
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Located steps away from the bustling
(Up to 6 people)
(Up to 8 people)
(Up to 2 people)
(Up to 4 people)
downtown Naperville shopping and Summer Season: April–October MEMBERSHIP
dining district, Naper Settlement is open Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM Benefits
year-round. The museum campus features
13 acres of fun and immersive learning
Sunday 1–4 PM
opportunities for all ages. $12/Adult, $10/Senior (62+) $75 $145 $200 $260
$8/Youth (4–12)
Free general admission
Naperville residents receive free general
admission with proof of residency. Free admission to
• Civil War Days
(Excludes special events) • 6 Naper Nights Concerts
• Oktoberfest
• All Hallows Eve
Winter Season: November–March
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM Treasures Magazine
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Special discounts to other
historical museums
$5.25/Adult, $4.75/Senior (62+),
$4/Youth (4–12) Discounts on History
Naperville residents receive free general Speaks and other programs
admission with proof of residency. Discounts on Camp Naper
(Excludes special events) Summer Camp
WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB
April 4–October 31, 8–9 AM ½ price general
admission for 4 guests
Free drop-in program for all ages
*Parking available in the Water Street parking “They do a really excellent
garage before 8 AM. job with living history and
have lots of excellent historical
Administered by: buildings to visit. The interpret-
New members receive one free Chick-fil-A
Naperville Heritage Society ers are terrific and clearly love coupon per membership.
523 S. Webster Street what they do!” While supplies last.
Naperville, IL. 60540 -Annette B., yelp.com
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Host your event at Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement offers a selection of unique, historic settings for your next event. We have a variety of indoor
and outdoor spaces to rent. Our staff works with you to help identify the best location match based on the kind
of program, party or event being planned. We also work to ensure that your event is a memorable one.
Weekday rates apply to events that take place Monday through Thursday. Weekend rates apply to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Holiday rates may apply. Fees include set-up and take-down times. Additional service fees may apply. For pricing information and to
reserve your rental, please contact the Organizational Resources Department at 630.420.6010 or email weddings@naperville.il.us
Events Venues Amenities
WEDDINGS FESTIVALS CENTURY MEETING HOUSE AIR-CONDITIONED NON-SMOKING
MEMORIAL CHAPEL FACILITIES ENVIRONMENT
ANNIVERSARIES GRADUATION & HERITAGE HALL PRE-EMPTION
PARTIES HOUSE TAVERN BEAUTIFUL SHADED PICNIC
BIRTHDAY PARTIES GROUNDS FOR LANDSCAPING GROUNDS
MEMORIALS LARGE-SCALE PICNIC AREAS
BRIDAL AND BABY EVENTS BRICK PATIO AND STREET-LEVEL
SHOWERS REHEARSAL WALKWAYS LOADING
DINNERS GROUNDS FOR
BUSINESS PRIVATE RENTALS FREE PARKING WHEELCHAIR
MEETINGS REUNIONS ACCESS
HISTORIC
COMPANY PICNICS SEMINARS AMBIANCE
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ON EXHIBIT
HOLIDAY EXHIBIT
ME=WE: A COMMUNITY PORTRAIT COME AS YOU ARE ...And It Makes a Great Christmas Gift:
May 24-October 31 May 24-October 31
Free with general admission Free with general admission
The History of Popeil and Ronco
Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts Funded by the National Endowment of Humanities. November 23–December 24
This exhibit features the work of award- A deeply personal look at the rich life Free with general admission
winning photographer and author Wing of Naperville’s Asian communities. Told Discover the unique Chicago story of the
Young Huie and captures the essence of through oral histories, artifacts, and inventions and products created by the
Naperville through seventeen portraiture personal narratives, this exhibit celebrates Popeil and Ronco companies which were
subjects depicted in places significant the City’s 20th and 21st century Chinese, heavily marketed as great Christmas gifts
to them and with objects of personal Indian, and Japanese residents. from the 1950s to the 1970s. Chicago
meaning. A short form documentary Cultural Historian, Tim Samuelson, author
about the making of the exhibit is featured. of the book, “But Wait, There’s More,”
presents this wonderful world of kitschy
products “you didn’t know you needed”.
Produced by the Elmhurst History
Museum, this fun-filled interactive exhibit
features amazingly fun products including
The Pocket Fisherman, The Chop-O-
Matic, Veg-O-Matic, Mr. Microphone and
so much more!
FOURTH THURSDAY EVENINGS
September 27, October 25, 4–8 PM
Free with general admission
Extended viewing hours and special programming. Visit NaperSettlement.org for more information.
September 27 - Classical Chinese & Indian Dance with Yuan Yuan and Sutikshna Veeravalli.
October 25 - Naperville Asian-American Communities panel discussion.
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SEPTEMBER WEED LADIES FALL SALE CELEBRATE NAPERVILLE
Thursday–Saturday, September 13–15, 10 AM–4 PM Sunday, September 16, 1–4 PM
BLACKSMITHING 101 Sunday, September 16, 1–4 PM Summer Season rates apply. See page 2.
Saturday, September 8 & 15, 8–11 AM Free admission to the sale
In conjunction with Naper Settlement’s
$150/Adult includes both sessions and materials The Weed Ladies fall sale features creative “ME=WE” and “Come As You Are” exhibits,
Learn the art of blacksmithing with an seasonal floral arrangements with silk and dried
discover artisans of dance, music, and
introduction to safety, tools, and the forge florals and their signature dried bouquets.
craft from Naperville’s Chinese and Indian
in this two-session class. Participants will
learn hammer techniques while making an communities! Watch demonstrations of
item to take home. For adults 18 & up. martial arts, traditional song and dance, art
and calligraphy.
GRANDPARENTS DAY AND SWEET TREAT SUNDAY
Sunday, September 9, 1-4 PM
Summer Season rates apply. See page 2. HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES: R
Celebrate National Grandparents Day by The History of the Chicago Stockyards
making memories at Naper Settlement! Sunday, September 16, 4-5 PM
Enjoy intergenerational family activities in the Members: $8/Adult, $7/ Youth (4-12)
historic buildings, Touch-A-Truck vehicles, Non-Members: $10/Adult, $9/Youth (4-12) & Students
and Illinois agriculture activities from the Held in Century Memorial Chapel
Future Farmers of America. Between 2 and
Join author Richard Lindberg for a
3:30 PM, enjoy free ice cream from Colonial PAINT BY NUMBERS BEER presentation on the history of the famed
Café while supplies last! Friday, September 14, 7-9 PM Chicago stockyards.
$18/person includes one PBN canvas
and one drink ticket
Experience a new take on the paint and sip FOURTH THURSDAY EVENINGS
scene! Relive your childhood of Painting by Thursday, September 27, 7-8PM
Numbers (PBN), only this time enjoy a beer
Free with general admission
as you fill in the canvas! Bring friends to
learn about the history of Paint by Numbers, Explore exhibits celebrating Naperville’s Asian
get inspired by vintage examples, and then communities. Then enjoy the magic of dance
finish your own painting. Adults only—must as Sutikshna Veeravalli and Yuan Yuan perform
be 21 years of age and older to participate traditional cultural dances.
in this program.
=Reservations Required R =Reservations Recommended
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OKTOBERFEST GET A MEMBERSHIP!
Friday, October 5, 5–10 PM
Saturday, October 6, noon–10 PM
MEMBERS
$15/Adult, $10/Youth (4–12)
Free admission for members and children under 4
ENTER FREE!
Enjoy live musical entertainment and traditional cuisine celebrating all things
German. This year’s Oktoberfest line-up will wow the crowd, from classic
German Oompah to polka to rock. All of this is accompanied by children’s
activities on Saturday from noon to 4 PM under a roomy, heated tent.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 5
5:30-7:30 PM LENNY GOMULKA & CHICAGO PUSH
8-10 PM POLKAHOLICS
OCTOBER 6
12:30-2:30 PM THE HAPPY WANDERERS
3-5 PM STEVE MEISNER TRIO
5:30-7:30 PM FREEZE DRIED
8-10 PM MIKE & JOE
Tickets available online: NaperSettlement.org/Oktoberfest Grant funds
received by:
Doors open at 5 PM • No outside food or beverages allowed.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Proceeds from the beverage tip jars will benefit these great organizations.
Friday: PEO • Saturday: Naperville Junior Womans Club
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ALL HALLOWS EVEHAUNTED VILLAGE
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20, 6:30–10 PM
$20/Person Free admission for members and children under 4
Experience some of the scariest characters of the past, present and future. Not recommended for children
under 8 years old. Please note that access to the haunt in the Martin Mitchell Mansion is limited.
No costumes or face masks are permitted.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE UNDERWORLD
TORTURE DUNGEON
DRACULA’S LAIR
H.H. HOLMES’ MURDER CASTLE
FORTUNE TELLER VILLAGE
FRANKENSTEIN’S LABORATORY
ZOMBIE MAZE
Grant funds
received by: SALEM WITCH TRIALS
LIVE PERFORMANCES
AND MORE!
Tickets available online: NaperSettlement.org/AllHallowsEve
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OCTOBER Join Scott Kenemore, best-selling author of
The Zen of Zombie and Zombie Illinois, on a
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
OKTOBERFEST rollicking tour of the zombie’s origins. Fun HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES: R
Friday, October 5, 5–10 PM (and appropriate) for all ages!
“The War to End All Wars:
Saturday, October 6, noon–10 PM Commemorating World War I”
ALL HALLOWS EVE
$15/Adult, $10/Youth (4–12 Sunday, November 4, 4-5 PM
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20, 6:30–10 PM
Free admission for members and children under 4 Members: $8/Adult, $7/ Youth (4-12)
$20/Person
See page 6 for details. Free admission for members and children under 4 Non-Members: $10/Adult, $9/Youth (4-12) & Students
Held in Century Memorial Chapel
THE MAKING OF ME=WE See page 7 for details.
Join Dr. Dennis Cremin, Professor and
Sunday, October 7, 7-8PM
History Center Director at Lewis University,
Free admission, reservations required FOURTH THURSDAY EVENINGS as he provides an overview of “the Great
Held in Century Memorial Chapel
Thursday, October 25, 7-8PM War” and offers an assessment on the
Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts
Free with general admission. Winter rates apply. 100th anniversary of the end of combat.
A photographer and author who uses his
art to explore cultural identity, Wing Young Enjoy exhibits celebrating Naperville’s WEED LADIES WINTER SALE
Huie spent a week in Naperville Asian communities. Then enjoy a panel Thursday – Saturday, November 8–10, 10 AM–4 PM
photographing residents of Chinese, discussion featuring representatives of Sunday, November 11, 1–4 PM
Indian, and Japanese descent. Huie Naperville’s Asian-American communities Free admission to the sale
will share his insights about his time in as they discuss the history, growth, and The Weed Ladies winter sale features holiday-
Naperville that resulted in the exhibit influence of Naperville’s Indian and Chinese themed floral arrangements and accessories.
ME=WE: A Community Portrait. residents in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Naper Settlement Closed
NAPERVILLE PLAYS! JULIETTE LOW BIRTHDAY BONANZA Thanksgiving Holiday November 21 & 22
Saturday, October 13, 9AM-12PM
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 1-4 PM
Free admission
$13/Girl Scout; $10/Adult
Held at Nichols Library
(Registration through Girl Scout Councils only)
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES: R Celebrate the founder of the Girl Scouts on
Evolution of the Modern Zombie her 158th birthday! Meet Juliette Low and
Sunday, October 14, 4-5 PM hear about her life, play games in our
Members: $8/Adult, $7/ Youth (4-12) historic buildings, and complete a take
Non-Members: $10/Adult, $9/Youth (4-12) & Students home craft. Scouts will receive a fun patch.
Held in Century Memorial Chapel
=Reservations Required R =Reservations Recommended
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CHRISTKINDLMARKET NAPERVILLE NAPER LIGHTS SANTA @ THE SETTLEMENT
November 23, 2018 – December 24, 2018 November 23–December 24 Saturday, November 24, December 1, 8 & 15
Thursdays: 11 AM-7 PM Lights go on at 4 PM on all Christkindlmarket 9–11 AM
Fridays & Saturdays: 11 AM-9 PM days and remain on until closing. $13/member – Registration opens Oct. 1
Free admission $15/non-member – Registration opens Oct. 15
Sundays: 11 AM-6 PM
Under 1 year old is free. Registration is required.
Free admission Christkindlmarket Stroll the museum grounds and experience
a magical holiday lights celebration! Begin a tradition and get in the holiday
The week of Christmas: spirit by visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Presented by The Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville
Monday–Thursday, December 17–20, 11 AM–8 PM Participants will be able to share their
Friday, December 21, 11 AM–9 PM wishes in their letter to Santa, craft two
Saturday, December 22, 11–9 PM
ornaments in Santa’s Workshop and
Sunday, December 23, 11–6 PM
Monday, December 24, 11–4 PM
prepare a magical treat for Santa’s reindeer
in the Reindeer Food Factory. Be sure
Experience an outdoor German holiday market to visit Mrs. Claus’s Bakery to help her
with all of the sights, sounds, and magic as well decorate cookies, then gather ‘round for
as delicious smells and treats, wonderful story time. Bring your cameras for a special
handmade ornaments and gifts. Learn more at photo with Santa!
christkindlmarket.com/naperville.
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“But Wait, There’s More!”
Sunday, December 9, 4-5 PM
Members: $8/Adult, $7/ Youth (4-12)
Non-Members: $10/Adult, $9/Youth (4-12) & Students
Held in Century Memorial Chapel
Hear the history and stories behind those
fantastically crazy and kitschy Popeil and
Ronco products marketed from the 1950s
to the 1970s. Compliments our holiday
exhibit “…And It Makes a Great Christmas
Gift.”
=Reservations Required R =Reservations Recommended
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 SUMMER SPONSORS!
NAPERVILLE
VOLUNTEER!
Being a Naper Settlement volunteer is a
great way to give back to the community, ®
and is also a fun way to meet people
and make new friends. Volunteers can ®
learn and share interesting historical
information, brush up on public speaking,
connect with others and spend time with
a great group of people.
From building interpreters to helping at
special events, including Civil War Days,
Naper Nights, Oktoberfest and All Hallows
Eve, we have something for everyone all
year long. Become part of our Naper
Settlement family as we bring history to
life for our visitors.
For more information, call 630.420.6010
or email nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us.
Please contact partners@naperville.il.us or call 630.420.6010 Grant funds
to discuss Naper Settlement’s sponsorship opportunities. received by:
10THANK YOU
VOLUNTEERS!
Email nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us
to volunteer.
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Summer Season Hours: April–October PAID
Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM Permit No. 229
Administered by:
Sunday 1–4 PM Naperville Heritage Society
Naperville, IL
60540
$12/Adult, $10/Senior (62+), $8/Youth (4–12) 523 S. Webster Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Winter Season Hours: November–March
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM Illinois’ only outdoor
history museum
Closed on Sunday, Monday and Saturday accredited by the
$5.25/Adult, $4.75/Senior (62+), $4/Youth (4–12) American Alliance
of Museums
Naperville residents receive free general admission
with proof of residency.
Naper Settlement is a member of:
• Blue Star Museums, offering free
admission for active military
personnel and their families.
• Museums for All, a national initiative to
increase accessibility of museum learning
resources to low–income families.
All special events and programs are subject to change without notice. All proceeds
benefit the museum and the Naperville Heritage Society, administrator of Naper
Settlement. ****ECRWSS
©2018 Naper Settlement Local Residential Customer
SAVE THE DATE • WEDDING SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 10 AM–3 PM
Free admission
Planning a wedding? This is the perfect opportunity to meet with
an array of local quality vendors at this up-close and personal
showcase–one of the best in the Western suburbs! From musicians
and hair and make-up artists to caterers galore, plan your wedding
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