Naper Settlement June events include hops and history |
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May 02, 2013
Naper Settlement June events include hops and history
Naper Settlement June events include hops and history
A Celebration of Craft Beer
Naper Settlement is brewing up some great summer fun during the third annual “Celebration of Craft Beer” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Stroll the museum grounds, enjoy a catered dinner, hear live music, taste craft beers from 14 exceptional breweries and enjoy a raffle of beer-related items. Guests will learn about each specialty beer and the story of the breweries directly from brewery representatives; plus the history of Naperville’s Stenger Brewery. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended as limited tickets will be available at the door. VIP tickets are $60/person, designated driver $35, and include early entry to event (from 6-6:30 p.m.), special appetizers and a gift pack with two brewery glasses and a t-shirt to take home (VIP tickets are available only through May 20). Tickets are available on-line at www.napersettlement.com. Advance tickets are $40/person, $25/designated driver; tickets at the door are $50/person, $25/designated driver. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
History Speaks: John Philip Sousa - The Leader of the Band
Join veteran actor and historian Terry Lynch as he portrays the “March King” John Philip Sousa from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hear the story of how a 13-year-old boy runs away to join the circus, becomes the band master of the United States Marine Corps Band, conducts the President's own Marine Band under five presidents, and writes 136 military marches along the way! Suitable for all ages. Advance tickets are $6 adult, $5 student, youth and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members; day of event: $7 adult, $6 student, youth and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com
Under the Stars & Stripes Camp Out
Bring the entire family for a unique overnight camping experience at Naper Settlement from 5 p.m. Friday, June 14 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Enjoy a catered dinner, participate in games and geocaching, rally around the flag in the fort to commemorate Flag Day and head out on a twilight tour of the grounds. End the evening with roasting marshmallows and songs around the campfire before settling into your tent for the night On Saturday morning, enjoy a continental breakfast and special tours of select historic buildings before the museum opens to the public. Please note that individual campsite fires or cooking are not permitted. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $25/person, $10/ages 4 and under. Pre-registration is required. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com.
Settlement Sundays
On Sundays beginning June 16, Father’s Day, through Aug. 25 (excluding July 14), admission includes do-it-yourself ice cream sundaes and a variety of family-friendly activities for all ages at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Settlement Sundays is sponsored by Culver’s. Hours are 1-4 p.m.; regular admission is $12 adult, $10 senior (62+), $8 youth (4-12). Naperville residents and members are free. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com.
Naper Nights Community Concert Series, presented by Sikich
Sikich presents the Naper Night Community Concert Series from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy this first weekend of our summer outdoor concert series. On Friday, June 21 come hear American English and rock out to your favorite Beatles’ tunes. Opening act Ska To Catch 'Em All is a high energy ska band with a big brass section. Tickets are $10 senior/adult (13+), $5 youth (4-12). Righteous Hillbillies open the night on Saturday, June 22, with country rock from the ’70s through today, featuring the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, the Allman Brothers and more. Then rock out to Heartache Tonight, an Eagles Tribute Band. Tickets are $15 senior/adult (13+), $10 youth (4-12). Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the “Taste of Naperville,” sponsored by Sullivan’s Steakhouse. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Advance and on-line ticket sales end at noon on Thursday, June 20. Tickets and memberships can be purchased at the gate. No advance ticket discount. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com.
Naper’s 19
Naper’s 19 is a guided walking tour of Joseph Naper’s original 19 blocks of Naperville and will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The tour steps off from Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Tour highlights include the site of Naper Academy, Hannah Ditzler’s home, the site of Stenger Brewery, and where Ed Stoos made his once famous Naperville soda water, with an emphasis on downtown Naperville living and the German immigrant experience. All ages welcome. Tickets are $12/person, $10/Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member. Purchase tickets at (630) 420-6010 or visit napersettlement.com.
About Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society
Naper Settlement is a nationally accredited, award-winning outdoor museum set on 12 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville. Our grounds are where history comes to play and community comes to connect. The Naperville Heritage Society is the administrator of Naper Settlement. With a commitment to the community and a focus to the future, the mission of the Naperville Heritage Society is to collect, document, preserve and support the history of Naperville, Illinois, past and present. For more information, visit napersettlement.com or call (630) 420-6010.
