Join us for a special event: Historian and Actor Terry Lynch Brings to Life John Adams: A Lawyer in Adversity
The Village of Thornton Historical Society presents historian and actor Terry Lynch, Monday, August 27 at 7:00 PM at the Historical Society Museum, 114 N. Hunter Street, as he portrays the 2nd President of the United States, John Adams. Adams was a Founding Father and a lawyer who could handle adversity and be part of living history. The program highlights include his challenging decision to defend the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre which is often framed as a movement of “adversity” and principle. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
About the V.T.H.S.
Founded in 1975, 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 to the public, 1PM to 3PM:
February thru May: 1st and 3rd Saturdays
June, July, and August: 1st Saturday only
September and October: 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Other times by appointment.
Meeting Dates:
Held at 7:00 pm
the 4th Monday of
February, March, April, May,
August, September & October