The Ostbergs (BeHistoric) discuss what remains of the “Roarin’ Elgin” which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path. Learn of the railway’s history and explore the many traces and remnants that can be found along it’s former right of way.
WINFIELD, IL — The History of Winfield Committee, the Winfield Historical Society, and the Winfield Public Library Board of Trustees proudly invite the greater Winfield community to celebrate a major milestone in preserving local heritage. An open house event will mark the official release of the highly anticipated second edition of Winfield’s Good Old Days: A History.
Originally published in 1978, this definitive chronicle of the village has been extensively updated following three years of dedicated research and collaboration. The book project began in 2023 as a joint initiative between the Winfield Public Library and the Winfield Historical Society as part of the Village of Winfield’s celebration honoring America’s official 250th semiquincentennial birthday.
The Book Launch Open House will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The festivities will be held in the lower-level meeting room of the Winfield Public Library, located at 0S291 Winfield Road, coinciding with the library’s Annual Open House event.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet the creative team behind the new edition. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event for $25. Payment can be made via cash, personal check, or credit card (a standard card processing fee will apply). Additionally, monetary sponsors who generously contributed $200 or more toward the printing and production costs of the project are invited to pick up their complimentary copies during the open house.
The proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Winfield Public Library and Winfield Historical Society to support their programs and services.
For community members unable to attend the launch, Winfield’s Good Old Days: A History (2nd Edition) will be available for purchase following the December 12th event at the following locations:
· Antique and Chic (Corner of Church and Beecher Street, Winfield)
· DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St, Wheaton)
· Hedges Station Museum (0N557 Winfield Rd, Winfield)
· Winfield Public Library (0S291 Winfield Rd, Winfield)
· Winfield Village Hall (27W465 Jewell Rd, Winfield)
For more information regarding the book project, or to learn about upcoming Winfield Historical Society programs and activities, please visit winfieldhistory.org or contact the museum at hedgesmuseum@winfieldparkdistrict.com
Learn about the history of Winfield and St. John Cemetery. Learn about 5 people buried at the Cemetery: Matthias Mueller, Lawrence Enders, Victor Karwoski, Marguerite Roth and Robert Conley.
Park at Hedges Station in Oakwood Park. Tours of the Museum will be available and a bus will take you to the Cemetery.
Parking also available at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Os501 Summit Drive. Winfield IL 60190
Information and Volunteer Contact
Email: HedgesMuseum@winfieldparkdistrict.com
Phone: Hedges Station Museum 630 510 9053
This program examines how Chicago women were the epitome of the Roaring Twenties. From jazz to daring flights, to bootleg gin and using a revolver like a pro, they defined the decade. They also symbolized a new, modern woman and empowered the growing women’s liberation movement.
Explore the significant moments and milestones that have shaped the United States over the course of its 250 years and hear how these historic highlights resonated in DuPage County
Jack Tyson is a member of the Alexander Hamilton’s Artillery re-enactment group. He presents authentic clothing worn by soldiers in Captain Hamilton’s artillery and explains the significance of each piece of clothing