From September 16 – November 4, vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., or at other times by appointment.
Display items include Gurley Halloween candles, die-cut decorations, and a boxed costume with mask. Park Forest 75th Anniversary exhibits also are on display throughout the year.
The museum always tells the story of how Park Forest was developed and describes life in the village in its first five years, from 1948-1953. Toys, dolls, books, clothing, and household furnishings all help portray life in the early 1950s to 1960s. September marks the 25th Anniversary of the museum, which bean with the 50th Anniversary of Park Forest.
Information is on the website at http://www.parkforesthistory.org, Jane Nicoll at 708-481-4252, or Mike Gans at 708-305-3308. Admission donation is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free with an adult.