Uncovering the History of Our Homes and Community
By Brian Marchetti From the sprawling mansions that rest upon the summit of Longwood Drive to the businesses that have served the community for generations, each building has a unique […]
RHS Presents Underground Railroad Program
“Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois,” a program exploring the movement of fugitive slaves known as “freedom seekers” and the network of support that developed as […]
RHS Lecture Series Ties Current Exhibit to Home Histories, Photography, and Hetherington Design Dynasty
Experts on history, architecture, and photography will present a series of talks related to the current Hetherington Design Dynasty exhibit and three generations of Hetherington architects this month at the […]
RHS Open to Visitors
Ridge Historical Society (RHS), 10621 S. Seeley Ave., is now open to the public Tuesdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., as well as by appointment. Area residents are encouraged […]
Pike House is One of Landmarks Illinois Most Endangered Historic Places
Landmarks Illinois announced the in April that the Eugene S. Pike House in North Beverly is one of five locations on its 2022 list of the Most Endangered Historic […]
Local Effort Focuses on Saving the Historic Pike House
The Ridge Historical Society (RHS), with the support of the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) and other community organizations, has applied to Landmarks Illinois to have the Eugene S. […]
The Legacy of Hetherington Homes
By Grace Kuikman Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) and Ridge Historical Society (RHS) are partnering to celebrate the contribution made to the built beauty of Beverly/Morgan Park by three generations […]
RHS Opens Doors for American Girl Doll Exhibit
By Linda Lamberty Historian Ridge Historical Society In November it was announced that American Girl dolls were among recent inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY. […]
Ridge Historical Society to Offer E-learning Options
By Linda Lamberty, Historian Ridge Historical Society Into the beginning of March, the Ridge Historical Society (RHS) was steaming forward, scheduling our popular annual Spring Bonnet Tea, five monthly crafting events geared […]
‘Real’ American Girls of the Ridge
By Carol Flynn The Ridge Historical Society (RHS) is wasting no time putting to use the five American Girl dolls recently donated by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Joan O’Connor. Beginning Mar. 1, just in time for Women’s History Month, they […]