Travel back to the 1840s as the Glen Ellyn Historical Society celebrates its 41st annual Pioneer Day. This free, family-friendly event brings the triumphs, hardships and everyday merriment of pioneer life to Stacy’s Historic Corners.

Visitors can participate in hands-on farm and household activities, including:

• Shucking corn and sawing logs
• Rope weaving and candle making
• Apple peeling and old-fashioned laundry
• Ice cream making
• Meeting Civil War soldiers
• Visiting an 1860s classroom
• Meeting goats, chickens, rabbits and a horse
• Having historic-themed portraits created by local artists
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Tours of Stacy’s Tavern will also be offered throughout the afternoon.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
1:00–4:30 p.m.

Stacy’s Historic Corners
800 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138

Admission is free.

For additional information, call 630-469-1867 or visit www.gehs.org.