Membership renewal is from January to March 1st. You need not live in Thornton to become a member so please encourage your friends to join. Choose a one-time life membership to avoid yearly renewal, or an individual membership. Please visit the How to become a Member page to fill out a membership form. Or you can visit the museum on the first or third Saturdays from now until May. Individual Membership: $15. Lifetime Membership: $150.
About the V.T.H.S.
Founded in 1974, the Thornton Historical Society consists of volunteers that are dedicated to the preservation of the history of the village. The Historical Museum is housed in the old St. Paul Lutheran Church building that was built in 1904.
We are proud to have on display many Native American artifacts, unique fossils from the Thornton Quarry, the village's first fire engine, original photographs, documents, vintage fire and police memorabilia and many other Thornton related objects and articles.
Location:
114 N Hunter Street
PO Box 34
Thornton IL 60476
708-877-6569
Open every Saturday
May - October
First and third Saturdays
January - April
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Other times by appointment.
Meeting Dates:
Held at 7:00 pm
the 4th Monday of
February, March, April, May,
August, September & October