Operated by The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest

129 Lake St., Oak Park, IL  (708) 848-6755

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Museum Update November 20

The museum is closed in accordance with state guidelines. Click here for more information.
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Virtual Trivia Night Thursday, January 28

Join us on Thursday, January 28th for Trivia Night!
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Inside OPRF Museum

Stop by for a new program Thurs. January 21 at 11 a.m.
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Support Your Museum with a Donation

Donate Today to Help OPRF Museum in 2021!
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Hometown Legends  View More ›

  • Percy Julian

    1899 — 1975
  • Faith Jefferson Jones

    1905 — 1971

This Month in History  View More ›

How Much Have We Changed? Five Years After the Fair Housing Ordinance

January 9, 1974

Blizzard of 1967 record has staying power

January 26, 1967

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