Our Mission

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DeKalb County History Center is committed to "Inspiring curiosity in DeKalb County’s history."

 


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Our Vision:

The DeKalb County History Center is committed to exploring our local history from a variety of perspectives; gathering people together through exhibits, programs, and research; engaging with people of diverse backgrounds to ensure they see themselves in our local history; and inspiring people to apply this knowledge to enlighten the decisions of tomorrow.

The History Center also is committed to building the capacity of local organizations by providing resources and opportunities for collaboration.

 

Share Your Food Experience!

Please submit your own recipes, stories, photos, etc. of special food items and traditions, particularly those related to immigrant experiences, ceremonies and etiquette for consideration in the upcoming exhibit, opening in late Spring 2024. (CLICK the IMAGE below to send it in!)
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Every object has a story. The best stories are those that help us understand ourselves, our community, and others. This exhibit looks to objects - some at the History Center, while others are found throughout the county - to tell us stories, which are broken down into four themes: "Daily Life, Change, Special Events and Government."

Click the image for the exhibit online.
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Award-Winning App

View the video about the app - click here

Two awards for the mobile app!

In December 2022, the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards honored the most successful tourism marketing and advertising initiatives, from convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) and tourism destinations. "Out & About DeKalb County" Mobile App was awarded for the Best Cooperative Partnership Budget B.

At the Upper Midwest Convention & Visitors Bureau's 2022 Fall Conference in Champaign, IL, the app received the Innovation Award.

Saturdays are FREE!

Come visit "History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects"
at no charge (a $5 value).

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Hours:

Sundays: CLOSED
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Thursdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturdays: 12 pm - 3 pm

Address:

1730 N Main St.
Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone:

(815) 895-5762

History in Action

Tour the CampusClick below
Eng Farm 1944

Coming Home Videos
Click below
Google Classroom Tutorial video

Tour InsideClick below
History Center Lobby

Special Project"Arts in Action"
History Center Lobby
 

Current Exhibit

On display until April 2019.
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Upcoming Events

 

Current Exhibit

On display until April 2019.
Beyond Grandma's Attic exhibit logo

 

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