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We partner with the Darien Historical Society, the Flagg Creek Heritage Society, as well as local residents, businesses, and municipalities to share the histories of Burr Ridge, Darien, and Willowbrook.

Local History Blog

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Browse topics arranged by community, and share your memories

Photos of People and Places

Flickr: Look through online photo albums of people, places, and events
Historypin: View images of buildings and places overlaid on Google Street View for "then and now" perspectives

Obituary Index

Search for obituaries of people who resided in or whose funeral services were held in Burr Ridge, Darien, and Willowbrook 1972-2016. Updated annually.

Oral History

Listen to more than 100 interviews with local veterans from World War II to the Iraq War
Listen to interviews of long-time residents to see how the community has changed and grown

Local Historical Societies

Darien Historical Society: Maintains Old Lace Schoolhouse and Museum. Open to the public on the first and third Sundays of every month, 1-3 p.m.
Flagg Creek Heritage Society: Maintains museum and Robert Vial House. Open to the public on the first Sunday (April-May), 2-4 p.m. and most Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561 | Phone: 630-887-8760 | Fax: 630-887-8801 | TDD: Dial 711

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