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Grove Events

The Grove National Historic Landmark

Address: 1421 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 299-6096
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-4:30 pm
Sat.-Sun.: 9 am-5 pm
(Closed New Year’s Day, July 4, Christmas)
Phone:  

Come to The Grove for These Great Events!

Below is general information about events held at The Grove throughout the year. See event listings at right for specific details on current dates, fees, etc.

Grove Plant & Garden Sale
Grove Plant & Garden Sale May
Come to The Grove to choose from a beautiful selection of annuals and hanging baskets to beautify your home. Garden accessories, crafts, and refreshments are also available.

Free Parking & Admission

 

Civil War Days at The Grove
Civil War Days at The Grove July
Step back and re-live scenes from the War between the States at this annual historical re-enactment. Scenes and activities include:
  • Authentic Union and Confederated encampments
  • Ladies’ Bath House
  • Blue vs. Gray skirmishes at 2 pm each day
  • Visit the field hospital
  • Refreshments at the Camp Kitchen
  • Shop at the Suttler’s for Civil War era articles
  • Meet President Lincoln, General Grant, Jefferson Davis and Mark Twain

Free Parking; Admission $5 Adults/$1 Child

 

Grove Folk Fest
Grove Folk Fest October
Step back in time and learn about your local heritage! Activities include:
  • Live folk music
  • Square dancing
  • Nature walks
  • Gift & craft items for sale
  • Outdoor dining on hearty pioneer food

Free Parking; Admission $4 Adults/$1 Child

For more information on the 2008 event, click here.

 



Grove Craft Faire
November
Come to the most talked-about Craft Faire in the northern suburbs! Bring your friends to shop our magnificent selection of contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, unique seasonal decorations, personalized items, creative gifts, and holiday treats created by over 50 juried artisans. Six buildings to visit!

Free Parking; Admission $5 Adults/$1 Child -
free return passes given with admission

Grove Craft Faire

The Grove Holiday Store November-December
Choose those specials holiday gifts from a selected collection of personalized ornaments, holiday decorations, unique home accessories, crafts, gourmet and baked items and more.

 
 

Upcoming Events

Restoration Work Day at the Grove
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
1/17/2009
Help the Grove’s restoration team collect seeds and make way for...more

Grove "Bear Facts"
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
1/24/2009
The Grove presents Bear Facts, a program for children ages 4-6 a...more

Restoration Work Day at the Grove
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
2/21/2009
Help the Grove’s restoration team collect seeds and make way for...more


 

 

 

Last updated 07/18/2008.
 
 
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