Special guest Joseph Koek, comes to the Blue Island Historical Society from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. A holocaust survivor, Mr. Koek will talk about growing up as a Jewish child hidden by the Dutch Underground during World War II. This free event is sponsored by the
Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library.

WHEN
Thursday, May 5, 2011, 7:00pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL

CALL BIHS to reserve your seat
708-371-8546
Or contact the front desk of the
Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street.

Big Bunny Hugs & Thank You’s to MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island and their employees for the generous donations of 50 Easter Baskets, full of goodies for the Senior Citizens of Blue Island!

Did you know as well as being one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Ben Franklin was a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, an economist? Learn about his impressive accomplishments and exciting life portrayed by a professional impersonator as Franklin comes to life at the BIHS! This interactive history lesson allows guests of all ages to ask Franklin questions, see his authentic wardrobe, and be swept back in time to the 1700′s! Don’t miss this great, family event!

WHEN
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
7pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL

COST
FREE, donations always accepted!

CONTACT BIHS to reserve your seat
(P) 708-371-8546
(E) events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
You can also contact the front desk of the
Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street
(www.blueislandlibrary.org).

www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

Spring is a time to celebrate friends & new beginnings, & what better way than to spend an afternoon sipping tea & eating treats at BIHS! There will be an egg decorating demonstration, so be sure to bring 2-3 hard boiled eggs if you would like to participate. Reservations for this tea are required. See details, below.

WHEN
Saturday, April 9, 2011
2:00 pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL

COST
$15 per person

CONTACT for RESERVATIONS
(P) 708-371-8546
(E) events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
You can also contact the front desk of the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street (www.blueislandlibrary.org).