Historical Commission Information

 To preserve the history of River Grove and insure it's being passed to our future Generations. This includes the work of preservation and restoration of the Historical House and Barn. 

• Meeting Dates: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. Held at the River Grove Library, 8638 Grand Ave.
• Volunteers: See friends of River Grove History
• Contact Person: Mike Prokop, 2621 N Thatcher Ave  River Grove   708-453-8000
• Organization Goals & Purpose: 
  • To raise funds for the Historical House Preservation and conduct    tours of the House.
• Volunteers: 

                  Are always welcome and needed

• Items for sale:

                  Note & Postcards ~  

                 A Historical House design Historical Cookbook containing recipes and info collected    from old and new residents.

           These items are available for purchase at the Village Hall or Library

           Contact Person: Sharon Apida  2621 N Thatcher Ave.  River Grove   708-453-8000

The Village of River Grove and the River Grove Historical Commission members have been researching and rebuilding the Italianate style two-story home. Once restored, the home will serve as a museum featuring the history of River Grove and life in the second half of the 19th century.  The original house consists of a parlor, sitting room and a bedroom on the first floor and three bedrooms upstairs. Mr. Buckman added a dining room and a bathroom. Then at a later date added a kitchen, pantry, and a closet