Founded in 1873 by German Masonic Lodges who wanted to create a final resting place that would allow their symbolism on gravestones, Forest Home Cemetery is an expansive cemetery with many uniques monuments.
Meet tour guide Anne Alt at Fox Park in Oak Park, accessible by Metra, CTA green, and blue lines. The ride will be moderate, approximately 15 miles at a riding pace around 10-14 mph. 
Join the Historical Society of Forest Park for an hour-long tour of Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour. Learn the story of the Haymarket Affair, the monument and those who choose to be buried near this monument to the 8 hour day and those who died for it.
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Join us for the 103rd anniversary of the Eastland Disaster on a multi-cemetery bus tour of the graves of victims buried in Forest Park. Tour participants will also receive a copy of our 2015 booklet with locates victims buried in Forest Park with photographs and biographical information on victims.
We will meet Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore. After the tour, we invite you to join us at Shanahan's for an after tour get together. 
Save the Date! More information coming soon
Our exhibit on Cemetery Symbolism is open to the public in the Lower Level of Village Hall. Stop by any time Village Hall in open.
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We are creating two new community quilts similar to the 1923 Chamber of Commerce quilt in our collection. One quilt to honor our Forest Park Families, the other to celebrate Forest Park businesses. Family squares are $25, business are $40 click here to purchase your 8"x8" square and be a part of history!
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The Historical Society of Forest Park is proud to announce our new oral history project; Our Neighbors.
The first chapter of this project, Our Neighbors, Our Neighbors will focus on Veterans who have lived in Forest Park. Please contact us at info@forestparkhistory.org to participate |
For all our up coming events please visit our calendar
The Historical Society Forest Park was founded in 1975 and was lead by Dr. Frank Orland for more than 25 years. Under his leadership, a Research Center and Archives, special events and exhibits were created all for the purposes of “collecting and preserving the rich heritage of Forest Park.” Please feel free to search our website for exciting events and programs You can also become a member of the Society and/or volunteer.
Please contact us at info@forestparkhistory.org
Please contact us at info@forestparkhistory.org
