The Flagg Creek Heritage Society is a Non-Profit Organization and an affiliate of the Pleasant Dale Park District. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Flagg Creek area.

The Society operates the Flagg Creek Historical Museum and the Robert Vial House located on the grounds of the Pleasant Dale Park District at 7425 S. Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge IL, as well as hosting many programs throughout the year. Both the Museum and the Robert Vial House can be opened upon request. Groups are welcome. Please contact Alice Latham at 708-927-1092 for information.

Our Mission Statement

To collect and preserve objects and information related to the history of the Flagg Creek area, as well as adjacent areas, and to share this information through displays, exhibits, lectures, publications and other educational programs.

ROBERT VIAL HOUSE

FCHS MUSEUM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tiedtville & Santa Fe Exhibit

Where: FCHS Museum, located on the grounds of Pleasant Dale Park District

New exhibit at the museum:
Come in and see this expanded exhibit. Learn about the small unincorporated town called Tiedtville which started out as a tavern , dance pavilion and horse track and expanded into a town with a grocery store with a post office , a butcher shop, a bowling alley, a barbershop and it’s own jail! Summer cottages were also available so you could escape the big city.

In 1953 the town was torn down and turned into very popular auto and motorcycle racetrack. Many photos of the town, the track, the drivers and the events will be on display.

Copies of Tiedtville and Santa Fe Speedway, a book by Christina Andino are available for purchase at the museum.

Also at the museum are displays on Native America, Natural History, tools, and early settlers.

Our Kids Korner is popular with children and adults too. Come in and try out a typewriter, a rotary dial phone, a pump organ and lots more.

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Preserve the past for the future and help our Society. Join now and become a part of this exciting organization. Or, if you prefer, just make a donation. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated.