In schools students are taught national and international history, but very rarely are they taught local history when it is just as important. Knowing the history of the town you grew up in, are attending school in and/or are working in is an essential part of getting to know the community and how it came.
DeKALB – Ellwood House Museum is opening its doors to two upcoming events, an Evening at Elcourt and Tea Party at Ellcourt. EVENING AT ELLCOURT 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 12 at 420 Linden Place, Ellwood House Association will be hosting Evening at Ellcourt. Evening at Ellcourt will give party goers an opportunity to.
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DeKalb – Starting July 1, Jessica Labatte will begin her new position as director of the NIU School of Art and Design. Labatte is an associate professor and is currently head of the art school’s photography department. Prior to her acceptance as the new director, Douglas Boughton, a professor of art education was the previous.
DeKALB – Training in guided tours is being offered at the historic Ellwood estate. Volunteers will learn the history of barb wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood’s Victorian home and how to share this knowledge with the public. Content will focus on the Ellwood family and history of barbed wire as well as the history of the.