This event has been postponed to a later date.

Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs and gather your dancing shoes for some amazing FREE music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. On select Wednesday evenings this summer, the pre-show starts at 6:30 Ppm and the headline show is from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. A select menu of beer, wine, beverages, and food/snacks will be available each week for purchase on-site.

Within this presentation, Nancy Leone will discuss her work as the Carpenter Fellow in Asian Collections at the Ellwood House Museum. She will discuss the processes of inventorying, cataloging, and preserving Asian art objects, as well as the research involved in understanding their historical context and provenance. Nancy will also highlight her role in developing an upcoming exhibition, showing how collections work translates into public interpretation and display.

We are pleased to announce our 4th annual Evening at Ellcourt celebration. This year, we look forward to hosting a regency-era masquerade at our beautiful Tudor-Revival Ellcourt Home on Saturday, May 30, from 6pm-9pm.

Join the City of DeKalb and the Ellwood House Museum for a Memorial Day Celebration!

Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 2-4pm for a "Turn of the Century Tea Party" at Ellcourt, a partnership with DeKalb Public Library!

Commemorating the nation’s semi-quincentennial, “We the People of DeKalb County” explores how the local community has engaged with the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

Join us for an intimate exploration of the artist’s gender, sexual, and racial identities and boundary-making through her evolving relationships with her hair and her stylists.

Join us to celebrate the opening of Frame of Mind 2026!

Al Roloff of the DeKalb County Forest Preservation District will share the story of the William (Bill) Miller family, detailing the construction of their cabin and the experiences it has undergone over nearly two centuries.

The second Brown Bag Lunch program for 2026 will offer a free presentation on Dr. Letitia Westgate, the first woman doctor, surgeon, chemist, and architect to design, build, and manage a hospital in the United States. This program will be held at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL.

Join the Ellwood House as we reopen our Visitor Center and public tours! Guided Tours of the Ellwood Mansion will begin at 1pm and 3pm. Guided Ellcourt tours will be held at 2pm. The Visitor Center and tours will be open Wednesday-Sunday.

We can’t wait to see you!

In partnership with the DeKalb County History Center, the theme of this year's lecture series focuses on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The series will kick off with our guest lecturer, Bill Nicklas, City Manager for the City of DeKalb and historian. His lecture will focus on his essay centering the question "what are we celebrating?"

Experience the magic of the season at your own pace during our Open House Weekend. Enjoy self-guided tours of both the beautifully decorated Ellwood House and Ellwood-Nehring House and live holiday music. Perfect for families, history lovers, and holiday travelers alike.

Experience the magic of the season at your own pace during our Open House Weekend. Enjoy self-guided tours of both the beautifully decorated Ellwood House and Ellwood-Nehring House and live holiday music. Perfect for families, history lovers, and holiday travelers alike.

As a member, you’re invited to enjoy an exclusive preview of Holiday Traditions Weekend before the public arrives. Stroll through the beautifully decorated Ellwood House and Ellwood-Nehring House at your own pace, taking in the dazzling holiday décor and festive atmosphere.

Join us for this month’s Brown Bag Lunch to explore the history of The Cornsilk and hear how it has evolved over the decades through the work of passionate local historians.

Bring the whole family, and tell your friends about our fun and safe Halloween celebration at the Ellwood House Museum! Kids can go trick-or-treating at each of our historic buildings, and stop in the Visitor Center for a take home craft activity.

Experience the historic Ellwood House Museum like never before with our nighttime flashlight tours! Guided by museum docents and West Suburban Paranormal Investigations, guests will explore the mansion in low light, uncovering the history of the Ellwood family while enjoying an atmospheric, after-hours adventure.

Experience the historic Ellwood House Museum like never before with our nighttime flashlight tours! Guided by museum docents and West Suburban Paranormal Investigations, guests will explore the mansion in low light, uncovering the history of the Ellwood family while enjoying an atmospheric, after-hours adventure.

“Dessert and Dialogue” is an evening of community-building, storytelling, and racial healing. A continuation of the Arts in Action program, this event gives DeKalb County residents the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of our shared history. The event aids in shifting the local history narrative to a more inclusive and accurate account.

Join us during the October Brown Bag lunch to hear the big reveal - the homes that will be featured in this year’s Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour!

Registration required. Breathe deeply and move mindfully in the heart of nature. This outdoor yoga class is set in the tranquil garden at Ellwood House, offering the perfect blend of fresh air, natural beauty, and gentle movement. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Wine on the Terrace is the Ellwood House Museum’s signature fundraising event, an elegant and relaxed evening that directly supports our mission to preserve this historic site and connect our community to local history.