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Special Events Volunteers
We need your help to keep our annual special events such as Depot Days, Once Upon a Christmas, and School Days a success! We'll provide the training, and you'll enjoy making new friends and giving back to the community. Contact Cathy Cawiezel 630-969-3685; cawiezel3@att.net |
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Greeter and Docent Corp These folks are essential to a positive visitor experience! Welcome guests and interpret the historic Depot, Netzley/Yender Farmhouse, Beaubien Tavern, and CB&Q Waycar (caboose). Contact Chairman Cathy Cawiezel 630-969-3685; cawiezel3@att.net scroll down: |
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Heritage Guild Enjoy good company while crafting the annual Heritage Christmas ornament, operating the Museum Gift Shop, and helping decorate for special events. The Guild meets for a few hours each Tuesday, late morning to early afternoon. Members bring a bag lunch. No need to shy away from this great group if you cannot commit to every week - it is "come when you can, leave when you must!" Contact Cathy Cawiezel 630-969-3685; cawiezel3@att.net scroll down: |
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Restoration Crew Apply your mechanical and carpentry skills to restoration of artifacts such as buggies, wagons, and other historic treasures. Among the crew's recent accomplishments is the stunning and authentic restoration of the interior of the 1881 waycar. This group meets Tuesday evenings in the Blacksmith Shop. Contact Chairman Jim Fousek 630-960-3662; sidecar05@yahoo.com scroll down: |
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Blacksmiths Lisle Heritage Society Blacksmiths operate the Blacksmith Shop, demonstrate at special events, craft items to use at the complex and sell at the Gift Shop, and teach classes through the Lisle Park District: http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museum Contact Chairman Bob Goodwin 630-963-6586; bgood2k3@sbcglobal.net scroll down: |
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Gardens Help with the planning, planting, and care of the Farmhouse Kitchen Garden, 3 Sisters Native American Garden, and Perennial Flower Gardens. Contact Chairman Heidi Otto 630-969-6683 scroll down: |
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Model Railroad Members, and other railroad enthusiasts, built and operate a large HO gauge model railroad at Lisle Station Park. Adults and youngsters alike are mesmerized by this attraction! Contact Chairman Joe Bennett 630-969-2095; j.c.bennett@comcast.net scroll down: |
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Summer Kitchen Bake apple pies and cornbread in the 19thcentury, wood fire-heated beehive oven to serve to guests during special events. |
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