178 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
Join us for the OPRF Museum Gala and “Heart of Our Villages” Award Ceremony on March 12, 2026! This event is our annual fundraising gala at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave.
The event kicks off with entertainment, hors d'oeurves, and beverages at 6:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $125 per person. If you have not registered already, please call 708-848-6755 to inquire about purchasing tickets. Proceeds benefit the operations of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.
Cocktail attire suggested. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are complimentary with a cash bar for cocktails. Menu includes heavy passed hors d'oeurves and a carving station. Seating is not assigned.
We will be honoring remarkable community members--David & Sandra Sokol and Dennis & Laurel McMahon-- with the 2026 “Heart of Our Villages” award.
To learn more about this year's honorees, read their full biographies on our website here.