The Rolling Meadows 1950’s House Museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1-4 pm, or by appointment on weekdays and Saturdays.
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Upcoming Events for 2026
2026 EVENTS Opens May 1, 2026: Kids Bookmark Design Contest Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Historical Museum. Kids ages 5-12 re invited to create a patriotic, history-inspired bookmark to celebrate America’s 250th birthday – and help make local history! What you could win:– Ride on the Rolling Meadows Historical Museum floatContinue reading “Upcoming Events for 2026”
Mildred and Fred
When making decisions regarding furnishing The 1950s house, the curator and society created a fictional family. They developed a profile of this imaginary family and used it as a guide when selecting objects for the museum. The parents are Mildred and Fred. Fred was a Korean War Veteran and they met in college where FredContinue reading “Mildred and Fred”