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Contact:

Rosemary Mackey

City of West Chicago

475 Main Street

West Chicago, Illinois 60185

(630) 293-2200 ext. 139

rmackey@westchicago.org
 

West Chicago City Museum Introduces
New Innovative Programs for Children


PLEASE NOTE THERE WAS A CORRECTION TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. 

THE CORRECT INFORMATION IS NOW LISTED.


West Chicago, IL: February 20, 2009 - Two new history-based programs geared for children are coming to the West Chicago City Museum in March. hiSTORY Hour and Shaking Your Family Tree offer interactive, family-oriented lessons in history that youths can share for free with a parent or adult caregiver.

hiSTORY Hour, open to children between the ages of 3-5, offers preschoolers an opportunity for crafts, songs and music with a historical theme. Topics for the March 12, 19 and 26, 2009 classes are trains, quilts and Spring with the April 9, 16, and 23, 2009 classes based on the Presidents. Classes are from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and will be limited in size. The registration deadline is March 9 for the March classes and April 6 for the April classes .

Family history is at the root of Shaking Your Family Tree, an interactive genealogy class for children ages eight and older. Find out where to go for sources of family history information, many of which are free, and how to make your own family tree on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. The registration deadline is March 9.

Located at 132 Main Street, the West Chicago City Museum is open Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. To register for these classes, or to learn about other Museum programs, call (630) 231-3376, or visit the West Chicago City Museum online by clicking here.

 

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
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