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NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO MEMBERS AND OTHERS 2024 Bus Tour of Historic Sites, Barns: Then and Now!
The Bus Tour of Historic Sites first debuted in 2022. Pat Barch, Nancy Lyons, Carolyn McClure and Denise Suender gathered information from resources supplied by Jane Rozek, local history librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library. Carolyn McClure composed the script for this guided tour of historic barns, which have been repurposed and stand as landmarks in our community. The event sold out quickly, leaving the Schaumburg Township Historical Society with a sizeable waiting list. Due to its popularity, the Historical Society decided to rerun this program in 2024. Again, tickets sold out within days of posting. During the bus ride from barn to barn, two docents, Carolyn McClure and Kent Nyblin, entertained guests with the history of the families who once owned these barns and stories about the time when Schaumburg was a small farming community. The two-hour tour concluded with refreshments at Sunderlage House, built in 1856. Sunderlage House is located at 1775 Vista Walk in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The Schaumburg Township Historical Society is grateful to the Township of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Township District Library for their support in planning and facilitating this event. |
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Finally A Letter From America
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Pioneer Day At the St. John UCC
In 2012 the Schaumburg Township Historical Society participated in the first Pioneer Day celebration for the St. John Church in Palatine which has a long and rich history. So when they planned to repeat the event for June 29, 2014 we were one of the first to sign up. Nancy Lyons hosted a cemetery walk and the rest of us greeted visitors and took their picture in period garb. The highlight of the day though was speaking to Harold Bergman, one of the last of the farmers in the area and fourth generation member of the church. Harold is now 98 years young and it was a thrill to speak with him and hear him tell some of his stories of times gone by. And he was more than happy to challenge you to a game of horseshoes... that is, if you were up to it. |
A Flag Welcomed Our Open House Guests
A big thank you to all our members who made our Open House Program for 2013 the most successful ever. However, the really hard work was done by David and Jim Hink who hosted the Open House and greeted visitors for all eight days this summer. But the highlight was the donation of a brand new American flag by David, Jim and Barbara Hink. The flag is now a beautiful focus that so proudly waves atop the restored flagpole between the one room schoolhouse and the original chapel of the St. Peter Lutheran Church.
A big thank you to all our members who made our Open House Program for 2013 the most successful ever. However, the really hard work was done by David and Jim Hink who hosted the Open House and greeted visitors for all eight days this summer. But the highlight was the donation of a brand new American flag by David, Jim and Barbara Hink. The flag is now a beautiful focus that so proudly waves atop the restored flagpole between the one room schoolhouse and the original chapel of the St. Peter Lutheran Church.
A Book On Schaumburg Township History
LaVonne Thies Presley, Schaumburg Township Historical Society member, has written Schaumburg of My Ancestors containing stories, photos, and documents of her family’s long history in our township. Many may also know her as an intermediate grade teacher in Schaumburg School District 54 for 31 years.
LaVonne Thies Presley, Schaumburg Township Historical Society member, has written Schaumburg of My Ancestors containing stories, photos, and documents of her family’s long history in our township. Many may also know her as an intermediate grade teacher in Schaumburg School District 54 for 31 years.
You Can Help Us Preserve Our History
We enjoy hearing from current and former residents of Schaumburg Township. You may just be able to help us preserve some artifacts for residents and anyone else interested in the history of Schaumburg Township. If you happen to have some photographs, documents, books or other items that might be of historical interest or significance that needs a home, please contact us. Not long ago, a former resident of the township, now living in Elgin, wanted to donate the original sign from the Oak Hollow Farm. We gladly accepted his donation. All we knew about the farm was the approximate location off of Schaumburg Road. We talked with many long time residents but it was Jane Rozek, who is the Local History Librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library, who was finally able to write the story about the history of the property. We thank Jane for her expertise and enthusiasm. If you are curious, about what she discovered, please read the entry in her blog which can be found by clicking on the following link. http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/category/farms/
We enjoy hearing from current and former residents of Schaumburg Township. You may just be able to help us preserve some artifacts for residents and anyone else interested in the history of Schaumburg Township. If you happen to have some photographs, documents, books or other items that might be of historical interest or significance that needs a home, please contact us. Not long ago, a former resident of the township, now living in Elgin, wanted to donate the original sign from the Oak Hollow Farm. We gladly accepted his donation. All we knew about the farm was the approximate location off of Schaumburg Road. We talked with many long time residents but it was Jane Rozek, who is the Local History Librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library, who was finally able to write the story about the history of the property. We thank Jane for her expertise and enthusiasm. If you are curious, about what she discovered, please read the entry in her blog which can be found by clicking on the following link. http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/category/farms/
