Uncategorized – The Rolling Meadows 1950s Museum

Museum Hours

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.

A big THANK YOU to all who supported the City’s annual Duck Race fundraiser on Sept. 12 by purchasing tickets or by donating prizes. Over $4,500 was raised to support programs of the RM Historical Society, the RM Environmental Committee, and the RM Parks Foundation. A 70th anniversary display wall is located at the museumContinue reading “Upcoming Events for 2025/2026”

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”