Tag: History

Women and the Factory

7/3/12 3:09pm from the Sycamore History Museum
Due to the expected high temperatures and heat idex on Thursday, we have cancelled the Brown Bag Lunch program, “Women and the Factory.” Our program space is not air conditioned. We will let you know when it is rescheduled.
This Thursday, July 5th, join in the Sycamore History Museums Brown Bag Lunch titled, “Women and the Factory”. Dr. Kate Cady from NIU will talk about roles women played in the factory, while former employees from local companies will share their experiences from World War II through the 1980s. Audience participation is encouraged at this free discussion.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly. The Brown Bag Lunch takes place Thursday at 12pm noon at the Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main Street in Sycamore.

The Celebration Begins

Lehan Drugs is celebrating over 65 years in our community. On Thursday, June 14th, 2012 Lehan’s held a History Celebration Event for past employees inside their DeKalb location at 1407 S 4th St.  A new history wall was unveiled at the event. Taking up one full wall in the store, the Lehan’s have put together old articles and pictures that display their 65 years of business in DeKalb.

Lehan Drugs will also hold a Customer Appreciation Event on July 19th to celebrate their 65 years. This all day event  will include food provided for lunch. Kishwaukee Hospital Well Mobile will be there from 12-2 pm doing free blood pressure checks. Creative Therapeutics will also be on site doing free massages and showcasing the services they provide.  More information about this event is coming in the next month.