NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS AND OTHERS
August 28, 2020, Daily Herald Article (Schaumburg edition)
August 28, 2020, Daily Herald Article (Schaumburg edition)
2017 Ice Cream Social
July 23rd marked the 11th year that the Schaumburg Township
Historical Society has been a guest of the Hoffman Estates
Historic Sites Commission to provide an Ice Cream Social for
their Open House event of the Sunderlage Farm House. It
also marks the 5th Anniversary of commemorating it as the
Sharon Kimble Ice Cream Social. Since her passing in 2012, the society decided to name it in her honor since she was
instrumental in our participation. Click on the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlJ_cYqKZp8 to access the video recorded by Ric Signorella, Production Assistant of the Hoffman Estates Communications Department for Cable TV to memorialize the event that day.
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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. |
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2014 Ice Cream Social
Once again the Schaumburg Township Historical Society was the guest of the Hoffman Estates Historic Sites Commission to celebrate their annual Open House at the Sunderlage Farmhouse. June 22nd was a beautiful day, so many people lingered outside to to visit the petting zoo, help their children on to a waiting horse for a ride around the property and then of course help themselves to an ice cream cone or sundae. We have been doing this for many years but this was the second one dedicated to the memory of Sharon Kimble. Sharon was a long time resident of Hoffman Estates and a member of the historical society. Partnering with the Hoffman Estates Historic Sites Commission with an ice cream social had been her idea. Member Susan Wagner shown here was our very busy master scooper. |
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2014 Memorial Day Open House
This year we welcomed nearly 150 visitors to our Memorial Day Open House. Fortunately between historical society members Nancy Lyons, Wand Bain, David Hink, Jim Hink and Bob Vinnedge were able to answer lots of questions and meet visitors of all ages. Wanda Bain, shown here, enjoyed speaking to many school age children. They were all enthralled with he explanations of what school children experienced several generations before them that, for a while, we thought we had gone back in time with Wanda as their teacher. |
The First Open House for 2014
On May 26, after the Memorial Day Observance at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, stop by the historic one-room school house. We will be open from noon to 3 pm. This marks the first of eight days this year you don't need a reservation to visit us. The dates and times for the other seven days are listed on the Upcoming Events page.
On May 26, after the Memorial Day Observance at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, stop by the historic one-room school house. We will be open from noon to 3 pm. This marks the first of eight days this year you don't need a reservation to visit us. The dates and times for the other seven days are listed on the Upcoming Events page.
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Attire of the Civil War
The Hoffman Estates Historical Sites Commission and the Hoffman Estates Museum will present "Discovering our Civil War History" Saturday, April 12 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL. This exhibit will show the contrast between elegant women's dresses and the military clothing and equipment of the Union soldiers. The dresses are part of the collection of Lakes Region Historical Society Museum Director Ainsley Brook Wonderling. Members of the 8th IL Cavalry volunteers in uniform will explain the life of a cavalryman during the war. Four Schaumburg Township residents who were Civil War veterans will be featured. Refreshments and admission is free. For further information call 847-338-1589 |
Schaumburg Township District Library Partners with the STHS
On October 5th 2013, the STDL held a program at the Schaumburg Center School entitled “Hands on History.” This was a 45 minute program presented by STHS member and retired School District 54 teacher, LaVonne Presley. The program was well received by youngsters who attended with about 20 adult family members and guests. Most all the young children were captivated by what it was like to go to a one room school house in the late 1800s in Schaumburg Township. The STHS enjoyed working with the STDL and applaud their efforts to make a program like this available to our younger residents so they can understand, first hand, how different the learning experience was more than 130 years ago.
On October 5th 2013, the STDL held a program at the Schaumburg Center School entitled “Hands on History.” This was a 45 minute program presented by STHS member and retired School District 54 teacher, LaVonne Presley. The program was well received by youngsters who attended with about 20 adult family members and guests. Most all the young children were captivated by what it was like to go to a one room school house in the late 1800s in Schaumburg Township. The STHS enjoyed working with the STDL and applaud their efforts to make a program like this available to our younger residents so they can understand, first hand, how different the learning experience was more than 130 years ago.
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. Beginning on Memorial Day and ending the Sunday after Labor Day more than 500 people visited the one room schoolhouse. In addition, David and Jim cleaned up and eliminated all the wild foliage and weeds around the entire perimeter of the building. They also helped distribute flyers publicizing the Open House schedule. 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. And it remains there for all to enjoy during the day or at night in the midst of the brilliant light that now bathes the area.
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. Beginning on Memorial Day and ending the Sunday after Labor Day more than 500 people visited the one room schoolhouse. In addition, David and Jim cleaned up and eliminated all the wild foliage and weeds around the entire perimeter of the building. They also helped distribute flyers publicizing the Open House schedule. 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. And it remains there for all to enjoy during the day or at night in the midst of the brilliant light that now bathes the area.
A New 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. Her book is available for $20.00 plus $3.00 for book rate mail. Please send your check made out to LaVonne Presley for $23.00 along with your name and address and send it to LaVonne Presley at 860 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193-3965
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. Her book is available for $20.00 plus $3.00 for book rate mail. Please send your check made out to LaVonne Presley for $23.00 along with your name and address and send it to LaVonne Presley at 860 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193-3965
Safety
and Savings… What a Bright Idea
For as long as we can remember the light in front of the schoolhouse has been too dim to light a path to the parking lot. And often the light would either be burned out or not even on during the hours it was needed. That has all changed now and the historical society and all the people that use the soccer park in the evening hours owe a big thank you to member Denise Suender. Denise made a case for an upgrade in this fixture. With only some minor modifications, it now matches the “acorn” lights on Schaumburg Road in the historic district, puts out much more light, operates on a photo cell and uses less energy and has much longer life. This photo was taken around 9:30 P.M. on June 28 to show you how much safer this area looks with the modified light. Thank you Denise, we appreciate your efforts.
For as long as we can remember the light in front of the schoolhouse has been too dim to light a path to the parking lot. And often the light would either be burned out or not even on during the hours it was needed. That has all changed now and the historical society and all the people that use the soccer park in the evening hours owe a big thank you to member Denise Suender. Denise made a case for an upgrade in this fixture. With only some minor modifications, it now matches the “acorn” lights on Schaumburg Road in the historic district, puts out much more light, operates on a photo cell and uses less energy and has much longer life. This photo was taken around 9:30 P.M. on June 28 to show you how much safer this area looks with the modified light. Thank you Denise, we appreciate your efforts.
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/
