Pingree Grove, IL Calendar

Pingree Grove IL

Board of Trustees Meeting

Online Only

The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and HO scale trains from legendary manufacturers like Lionel, MTH, Weaver, and American Flyer. Collectors will find pristine brass locomotives from esteemed names like Key Imports, KTM, and Overland, alongside an assortment of trackside buildings, rolling stock, and layout accessories. Beyond the rails, the catalog boasts a magnificent selection of vintage pressed steel and cast iron toy vehicles from iconic makers such as Tonka, Buddy L, Structo, Wyandotte, Smith Miller, and Arcade, including classic fire engines, armored trucks, and construction gear. The offerings expand further with a captivating selection of vintage model military airplanes, battleships, and submarines, rare Living Dead Dolls, classic sports and pop culture action figures from WWE to Starting Lineup, and beautifully painted porcelain Dickens Village holiday displays.More items being added!&nbsp;Check back often!

Local Event: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

McHenry County

Huntley

Illinois

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The...

The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and...

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

Donley Auctions Online Platform

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Plains and Southwest tribes. Bidders will find stunningly preserved late 19th-century Lakota archery groups, Arapaho beaded knife sheaths, Apache bowls, and Pueblo pottery, alongside vibrant, fully beaded Sioux moccasins and intricate catlinite pipes accented with porcupine quills and horsehair. Beyond these breathtaking textiles and personal items, the catalog plunges deep into the dramatic history of frontier and military conflicts. Collectors will discover rare firearms, including an exceptional cased 19th-century dueling pistol, a Colt US Single Action Army revolver, and a Remington New Model Army revolver. These stand side-by-side with poignant historical relics like a Battle of the Little Bighorn dug display and comprehensive Civil War photography archives. The romance and spectacle of the American West come alive through historic ephemera, including the mesmerizing Lone Star Harry sideshow archive and an iconic 101 Ranch Wild West Show full-costume mannequin display. Rounding out this remarkable selection are unique Western relics ranging from an antique HC Evans floor-model gambling wheel and Railway Express Agency strongboxes to masterfully crafted turquoise squash blossom jewelry.

Local Event: Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite...

Gary D Wright Elem Sch

Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed

Good Templar Park Association

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on&nbsp;Sunday, June 21, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Our beautiful, full size, 78 foot Viking ship is based on a 1000 year old excavated ship.&nbsp; Hand built in Norway in 1893, our "VIKING"&nbsp; was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.&nbsp;Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 6/21, 6/27 and 6/28 ONLY.Tours led by our friendly, expert guides begin every 15 minutes. No reservations are needed. Enjoy our hands-on displays of Viking style jewelry, tools, weapons and historic images, and enjoy the selection of quality, affordable items from our gift shop. Making a debut this month-original artwork by the creators of Hagar the Horrible, featuring Hagar telling the story of our ship!Cost is still $7 per adult, $4 teens 13-17, and kids 12 and under are free. No price increase since last year.Note: The ship is in a loose gravel floored facility. No flush toilets on site. For more info, visit vikingship.us

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!

Kane County

St. Charles

The VIKINGS are COMING!

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on Sunday, June 21,...

Donley Auctions

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors can browse and bid on rare cylinders and vintage media from the comfort of their home. Stay tuned as the full catalog will be made available shortly for prospective bidders.

Local Event: Koenigsberg’s Record Collection

Koenigsberg’s Record Collection

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors...

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event. Featuring unique pieces from the Allen Koenigsberg Collection, this event is available for both live attendance and online bidding.

Local Event: The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event....

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Thursday, June 18

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

JUN

18

9:00 AM

Huntley, IL

Sunday, June 28

The VIKINGS are COMING!

JUN

28

10:00 AM

Good Templar Park Association, 528 East Side Dr, Geneva, IL

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Monday, June 15

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Sunday, June 28

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Thursday, July 30

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

The VIKINGS are COMING!