Bartlett Depot Museum Dedication
September 12, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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“Two years and a half ago there was no such town as Bartlett…But with the advent of the iron horse, it became necessary to have a station, and when a station was decided upon, the town followed as a matter of course, and to-day we see a thriving village which has sprung up as if by magic, but with all the evidence of being substantial and prosperous.” The Elgin Advocate January 1, 1876 |
Bartlett's second museum, located at 100 West Railroad Avenue, in the Village's 1873 original railroad depot, will be opening its doors on this day. Plan to be part of the celebration open house by attending one or more of the events scheduled at the Depot Museum, 100 W. Railroad Ave. and at Village Hall. All events are free, and registration is not required. Free goodie bags for adults and children, while supplies last. Refreshments will be available in the Village Hall lobby
at Bartlett Depot Museum
12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Patti Ecker performs “All Aboard, America!” Favorite train and patriotic songs come to life with guitar, banjo and Irish drum.
1:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Open to 3:00 pm.
Explore Bartlett’s rail heritage, featuring a rail photography exhibit by Bartlett resident Mark Llaunza.
at Bartlett Village Hall
Saturday, 9/11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9/12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers
Large model train layout by BSA Venture Crew 9911. Visitors will be given the chance to actually operate the passenger and freight trains.
2:00 p.m.
in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room
“Crossroads of the Nation: The Hidden History of the Railroads of Illinois”
Presented by Simon Cordery, railroad historian, historical advisor to the National Railroad Hall of Fame and Associate Professor of History at Monmouth College. Cordery’s presentation will survey the expansion of the railroad industry in the Land of Lincoln, demonstrate how Illinois fits into the pattern of national railroad development and explore the significance of the history of railroads in our state.
“This program is made possible in part by an award from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Illinois General Assembly.”
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
in the Multipurpose Room
Railroad storytime for children with the Bartlett Public Library District. Programs will be ½ hour each. “All Aboard” for beloved stories and songs about the railroad.
*All events are on Sunday, except for the model train layout, which will be open both Saturday & Sunday. All programs are free and registration is not required.
13th Annual First Ladies Tea, Lady Bird & President Lyndon Johnson
September 16, 2010, doors open at 6:30 p.m. for 7 p.m. program
Co-hosted by the Bartlett History Museum and Bartlett Public Library District, this annual event is a community favorite. William and Sue Wills return, portraying the 36th president and first lady. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Bartlett History Museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required for this popular FREE event, call 630-837-0800 to reserve your seat.