Glen Ellyn Historical Society

In 1968, the Village of Glen Ellyn purchased an old building located on Geneva Road, just west of N. Main Street. This much-modified building originally was a wayside inn built by Moses and Joann Stacy in 1846, just 12 years after the first settlers arrived here.

At the urging of Village officials, The Glen Ellyn Historical Society was formed in 1969 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by a group of volunteers to assist the Village in restoring the building to its original condition and to

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In 1968, the Village of Glen Ellyn purchased an old building located on Geneva Road, just west of N. Main Street. This much-modified building originally was a wayside inn built by Moses and Joann Stacy in 1846, just 12 years after the first settlers arrived here.

At the urging of Village officials, The Glen Ellyn Historical Society was formed in 1969 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by a group of volunteers to assist the Village in restoring the building to its original condition and to furnish it with period-appropriate furniture, stoves, cooking and eating utensils, and tools. That task took seven years, but the result was an award-winning museum which stands today as the only fully restored stagecoach inn in Illinois resting on its original foundation.

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society continues to operate Stacy’s Tavern Museum for the Village, providing regular tours guided by knowledgeable docents. But the Society’s role in the community has grown considerably since 1969.

Around the Museum you will find the History Park at the intersection of Main Street and Geneva Road in Glen Ellyn. Offices and programs are offered at the Glen Ellyn History Center at 800 N. Main Street. Inside the History Center, you will find the Glen Ellyn Center for Historical Research and our wonderful gift shop, Stacy’s Corners Store.

Also part of the History Park is Ward Plaza at the corner of Geneva Road and N. Main Street. This beautiful plaza offers a welcoming north entrance to the Village of Glen Ellyn. Opened in 2011, it is dedicated to Historical Society members and long-time volunteers Doug and Ruthann Ward.

The Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and honor our history. Our vision is a vibrant organization that educates, engages and inspires through history. We hope you will join us in creating a vibrant community with a rich past and promising future.

The History Center is located next to Forest Glen Elementary School, and directly across the street from a 7-11 convenience store. We are one block south of the intersection of Geneva Rd., St. Charles Rd., and N. Main St. We are one mile north of downtown Glen Ellyn and the train station.

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LOCATION

Glen Ellyn Historical Society

800 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Full map and directions

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Accommodation

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Drink

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PARKING INFO

There is convenient, free parking in our lot. If the lot is full, additional parking is located behind Stacy’s Tavern Museum. If school is closed, you may also park by the elementary school, or across the street at the District 41 Administration Building. There is also parking on nearby residential streets, but watch for directional signs as not all side streets allow parking on both sides.

PUBLIC HOURS

Hours:

The standard operating hours for the History Center and Stacy’s Corners Store, our gift shop, are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are usually closed Sundays and Mondays. Around holidays, please check our hours before you come, as we close most holiday weekends. The Center for Historical Research (our Archives) is staffed with volunteers most Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. If you are coming from out of town to visit the Archives, we recommend calling before you come.

Additional hours are available by appointment if we have staff/volunteers available. But please call at least 1 to 2 weeks in advance to schedule an appointment.

Large group tours require an appointment so we are sure to have enough docents on hand.