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 under the tax code.
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 the Quilt Raffle).
The Society is currently raising funds, through donations and grants, for the restoration of our History Center, formerly the Calumet City Public Library, built in 1952-54, and later becoming the Calumet City Cultural Center in 1986. We have recently installed a new heating & cooling system, remodeled the existing bathroom, installed an internet system, upgraded the plumbing. new signage, and minor roof repairs. Our next goals are window restoration, roof repair, providing a kitchen counter for workspace, electrical upgrades, painting, repointing the parapet, and historically repointing the limestone. Our volunteers have been working on cleaning the museum and organizing the archives. We continue to replenish the building fund, thru donations and grants, 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 the Quilt Raffle).
The Society is currently raising funds, through donations and grants, for the restoration of our History Center, formerly the Calumet City Public Library, built in 1952-54, and later becoming the Calumet City Cultural Center in 1986. We have recently installed a new heating & cooling system, remodeled the existing bathroom, installed an internet system, upgraded the plumbing. new signage, and minor roof repairs. Our next goals are window restoration, roof repair, providing a kitchen counter for workspace, electrical upgrades, painting, repointing the parapet, and historically repointing the limestone. Our volunteers have been working on cleaning the museum and organizing the archives. We continue to replenish the building fund, thru donations and grants, for future projects.
Membership
Individual - $15.00 per year (any person, age 18 or older).
Household - $20.00 per year (2 or more members at the same address).
Business* - $25.00 per year (any business, organization, or institution).
*All Business Memberships receive acknowledgment on the website and newsletter.
New--You can pay by Zelle, please email calcityhistory@aol.com with all the information needed on the form, and the contact info will be sent.
Household - $20.00 per year (2 or more members at the same address).
Business* - $25.00 per year (any business, organization, or institution).
*All Business Memberships receive acknowledgment on the website and newsletter.
New--You can pay by Zelle, please email calcityhistory@aol.com with all the information needed on the form, and the contact info will be sent.
2022 Board of Directors
Mike Wolski - President
Sue Warner - Vice President
Marilyn Schultz - Secretary
Louis Krawczyk - Treasurer
Casimira Bilinski, Frederick Schrum, Paula Swanstrom - Directors
Sue Warner - Vice President
Marilyn Schultz - Secretary
Louis Krawczyk - Treasurer
Casimira Bilinski, Frederick Schrum, Paula Swanstrom - Directors
Special thanks to our Calumet City Business Sponsors 2022.
Please help patronize them...
American Legion Calumet Memorial Post 330 - 950 Legion Drive
Bob's Body Shop - 339 State Street
Calumet City Cavaliers - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Calumet City Plumbing - 281 River Oaks Drive
Chris' Pet Grooming - Calumet City, Ill.
Dyer Historical Society - One Town Square, Dyer, Ind.
Ehinger Brothers VFW Post 8141 Auxilliary - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Grelecki's Automotive - 148 156th Street
John Kasperek CPA Inc. Co. - 1471 Ring Road
Bob's Body Shop - 339 State Street
Calumet City Cavaliers - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Calumet City Plumbing - 281 River Oaks Drive
Chris' Pet Grooming - Calumet City, Ill.
Dyer Historical Society - One Town Square, Dyer, Ind.
Ehinger Brothers VFW Post 8141 Auxilliary - 664 Hirsch Avenue
Grelecki's Automotive - 148 156th Street
John Kasperek CPA Inc. Co. - 1471 Ring Road
