Heritage Gallery

The Arlington Heights Historical Society and Museum operates the Heritage Gallery and Shop located in the western portion of the Old Soda Pop Factory building. The Heritage Gallery specializes in local history exhibits drawn from the Historical Society's extensive collections along with national and regional traveling exhibits that explore the broader context of our history. The Heritage Shop offers a selection of historical toys, books and stationery as well as local history memorabilia.

The past is never lost - as long as someone remembers it.
 

Quilted Heirlooms

Opens Saturday, May 10-August 17, 2008

Quilting as a craft probably began a few thousand years ago when someone discovered that several thin layers of cloth, sewn together, could be warmer than one thick layer. The first quilts to reach America, along with the knowledge of how to create them, most likely came over with the earliest European settlers. However, contrary to popular belief, quilts were not very common in early American homes. It was not until the later 1700s and early 1800s that quilting became more popular, especially among the leisured classes. By the mid eighteenth century, more ordinary women were able to take up the craft and the art of quilting by hand was flourishing in the U.S. But, with the dawn of the 20th century and advancements in technology, many women lost interest in making quilts the old-fashioned way. Why spend many days creating a single quilt when one could easily be purchased at the local store? In recent decades, however, there has been a revival in decorative quilt making; with many taking up the hobby for fun and relaxation.

Quilted Heirlooms, the Arlington Height Historical Museum's newest exhibition, is generously sponsored by Lattof Chevrolet, Arlington Park Racecourse, and Northwest Community Hospital. Opening on May 10, 2008, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum’s Heritage Gallery, this exhibit showcases quilts and other related items, drawn from the historical society's collection, spanning the last 150 years.

Upcoming Exhibit: Arlington Artist on Display
August 30-November 30, 2008

Co-hosted by the Arlington Heights Arts Commission and the Arlington Heights Historical Museum

The Museum's Heritage Gallery is transformed into an art gallery showcasing the multimedia work of Arlington Heights' artists. Enjoy the original work of talented artists living in our own community. (Artwork on display is not for sale during the exhibition.)

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission is committed to enhancing and encouraging art and the support of cultural advancement in the Village of Arlington Heights Sponsors: Frontier Days Inc., Village Bank and Trust, Stonebridge Advisors LLC/James Bertucci CFP and Andrew Bennett, H.B. Fuller Company