About Us
The Calumet City Historical Society has been a chartered organization since 1975. Its purpose, as stated in the by-laws, is to bring together those people interested in the history of the greater Calumet City, Illinois area; to collect and preserve materials of history, art, and industry; and to establish and maintain a historical collection. The organization is incorporated as an Illinois Not For Profit Corporation and is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization as an educational institution.
The Calumet City Historical Society offers educational programs free of charge throughout the year, and is supported by membership and donations. A few fundraisers are held annually, such as our Post Holiday Luncheon, Heritage Day, and an Annual Raffle (formerly our Quilt Raffle). The Society is currently raising funds for the restoration of our Center, formerly the Calumet City Public Library built in 1952-54 and later becoming the Calumet City Cultural Center in 1986. Through donations and grants, we have just installed a new heating and cooling system, remodeled the existing bathroom, install internet system, and upgrades to the plumbing. Next is window restoration, roof repair, providing a kitchen counter for workspace, and electrical upgrades. Our volunteers have been working cleaning up the museum and organizing the archives. We are now replenishing the building fund for future projects.
The Calumet City Historical Society offers educational programs free of charge throughout the year, and is supported by membership and donations. A few fundraisers are held annually, such as our Post Holiday Luncheon, Heritage Day, and an Annual Raffle (formerly our Quilt Raffle). The Society is currently raising funds for the restoration of our Center, formerly the Calumet City Public Library built in 1952-54 and later becoming the Calumet City Cultural Center in 1986. Through donations and grants, we have just installed a new heating and cooling system, remodeled the existing bathroom, install internet system, and upgrades to the plumbing. Next is window restoration, roof repair, providing a kitchen counter for workspace, and electrical upgrades. Our volunteers have been working cleaning up the museum and organizing the archives. We are now replenishing the building fund for future projects.
Membership
Individual (ages 18-61) - $10.00 per year
Senior (62 and up) - $6.00 per year
Two Seniors (same household) - $12.00 per year
Family (same household) - $15.00 per year
Business/Institutional* - $25.00 per year
*All Business membership receive acknowledgement on website and newsletter.
Senior (62 and up) - $6.00 per year
Two Seniors (same household) - $12.00 per year
Family (same household) - $15.00 per year
Business/Institutional* - $25.00 per year
*All Business membership receive acknowledgement on website and newsletter.
2020 Board of Directors
Mike Wolski - President
Marge Michel - Vice President
Marilyn Schultz - Secretary
Louis Krawczyk - Treasurer
Casimira Bilinski, Mark Mikals, Sue Warner - Directors
Marge Michel - Vice President
Marilyn Schultz - Secretary
Louis Krawczyk - Treasurer
Casimira Bilinski, Mark Mikals, Sue Warner - Directors
Special thanks to our Calumet City Business Sponsors 2019-2020.
Please help patronize them...
Bob's Body Shop - 339 State Street
Calumet City Cavaliers - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Calumet City Plumbing - 1574 River Oaks Drive
Calumet Memorial Park District - 626 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet Memorial Post 330 American Legion - 950 Legion Drive
Ehinger Brothers VFW Post 8141 Auxilliary - 664 Hirsch Avenue
John Kasperek CPA Inc. Co. - 1471 Ring Road
Illiana Christian - Dyer, Ind.
Smart Move Heating & Cooling - Lansing, Ill.
Calumet City Cavaliers - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Calumet City Plumbing - 1574 River Oaks Drive
Calumet Memorial Park District - 626 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet Memorial Post 330 American Legion - 950 Legion Drive
Ehinger Brothers VFW Post 8141 Auxilliary - 664 Hirsch Avenue
John Kasperek CPA Inc. Co. - 1471 Ring Road
Illiana Christian - Dyer, Ind.
Smart Move Heating & Cooling - Lansing, Ill.
