The Romeoville Area Historical Society (RAHS) was the inspiration of Joyce Kinder and Mark Frost. Chartered on October 23, 1980, it is dedicated to recording and preserving the village’s history. The Historical Society believes in combining learning with companionship. It remains active at local events, including Founder’s Day and local programs. The Historical Society has a large collection of obituaries and printed news articles of the businesses, families, organizations, and schools of the local area. This includes information about the Illinois & Michigan Canal and The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; Hampton Park; the Valley View School District’s All Year Round School Program; and documents and artifacts of early farming families and local history. The opening of its new stand-alone museum will allow better access to view and study artifacts that illustrate Romeoville’s history. The Romeoville Area Historical Society invites the community to stop by and learn a new tidbit (or two) about our home.
Interested in finding out more? Browse our publications to learn more about Romeoville Area history. Or, become a member and help preserve and share Romeoville Area history! After all, Your History Is Our History!
Location
14 Belmont Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446
Hours
Every Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Schedule an appointment by calling 815-552-9080 (Office); 815-886-0273 (Nancy-President); 815-353-3457 (Bruce-Treasurer); or 815-954-1196 (Annette-Secretary)
Individuals may tour or request help in studying family origins or other local history topics. Tours can be scheduled for groups. Programs are offered to assist teachers and Scout leaders to explain local history.
The Historical Society collects artifacts, documents, and photographs of Romeoville and its surrounding communities. The Historical Society provides for the preservation of such materials and for their accessibility, as far as may be feasible, to all who wish to examine or study them. Various publications about local history are also available through the Romeoville Area Historical Society.
Please contact us for additional information.