Program: Sunday May 4, 2025, 2 PM
"Our Lady of the World's Fair"
Presented by Ruth D. Nelson, M.A.
Location: First Congregational Church of Lisle
1006 Ogden Ave.
Note: must navigate some steps
Two of New York’s most influential leaders of the day, Robert Moses and
Francis Cardinal Spellman, had the same vision: to display Michelangelo’s masterpiece,
the Pietà, in the Vatican’s pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
This is the captivating story of how they persevered in the face of tremendous challenge,
calling on every resource at their disposal to accomplish this cultural coup.
It gave millions of visitors the opportunity to view the iconic sculpture.
Ruth Nelson holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Illinois in Chicago. She is the State of Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar of 2018. She teaches art history at College of DuPage. She is the author of the book Our Lady of the World's Fair.
FREE PROGRAM: Please click HERE to register.
"Our Lady of the World's Fair"
Presented by Ruth D. Nelson, M.A.
Location: First Congregational Church of Lisle
1006 Ogden Ave.
Note: must navigate some steps
Two of New York’s most influential leaders of the day, Robert Moses and
Francis Cardinal Spellman, had the same vision: to display Michelangelo’s masterpiece,
the Pietà, in the Vatican’s pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
This is the captivating story of how they persevered in the face of tremendous challenge,
calling on every resource at their disposal to accomplish this cultural coup.
It gave millions of visitors the opportunity to view the iconic sculpture.
Ruth Nelson holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Illinois in Chicago. She is the State of Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar of 2018. She teaches art history at College of DuPage. She is the author of the book Our Lady of the World's Fair.
FREE PROGRAM: Please click HERE to register.
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Preservation Project!
First Congregational Church of Lisle asked the Lisle Heritage Society to help them preserve their church building. Learn about the congregation and project progress: fcclisle.org 2024 Heritage Ornament - 43rd in the Series!
Available at "Once Upon a Christmas" and online - below! 
2024 Heritage OrnamentVibrant calico fabric bordered by laser-cut wood in a double star quilt pattern Fun at our Machine Shop........
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Donate!Donations are welcome!The Lisle Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to the Society are appreciated and tax deductible. Adopt a Lisle
Veteran's Grave for Christmas 2025 Your $20 donation defrays the cost of one graveside wreath/stand. Click: Wreath Dec 5, 2020
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Lisle Cemetery Click: Database Do you have more information about any of these veterans? Please contact Don Johnson: [email protected] Museums at Lisle Station Park
921 Burlington Ave., Lisle Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM Also, enjoy the self-guided interpretive panels located on the museum campus, and virtual tours on the District's website: www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museumsatlislestationpark.html Working to preserve portions of the past
for present and future generations. ___________________________ The Society was incorporated June, 1975 - Lisle, Illinois “When I think of those days the group was being formed, I always recall the camaraderie as we worked together to establish the Society. I want to emphasize that all of us working together is how things are accomplished best. This is how we got things done.”
Imogene Beals, the Society's first President, 1975 - 1978 _________________________________________ |