DeKalb County History Center
1730 N Main Street | Sycamore, IL 60178
Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1 PM Central
Highly recommended:
Church Supper at Kingston United Methodist Church 121 1st St | Kingston, IL 60145
Dinner will feature chicken dinner plus homemade pie!
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 5 PM Central Time
Cost: $20 including admission and supper
The food on the American table may not define exactly what we are as a nation, but the traditions surrounding our foods speak volumes about who we are. Rooted in centuries of borrowing and sharing, food traditions are staggeringly diverse and constantly evolving. The intersection of cultures in America is perhaps the most important factor in the mix that is America’s food.
“American food” defies definition, except to say that it is what people in America harvest, prepare, and eat. There is no real recipe, just a few key ingredients constantly stirred by time.
Stop by and explore this exhibit that explores our natural resources, local food traditions, food technology, and food as an autobiography. Then, continue your adventure throughout the summer at area history museums which will have related displays and programming.
We will have a guided tour of this exhibit and will visit their archives.
Food: Gathering Around the Table is generously sponsored by Meta and Old National Bank.
Food: Gathering Around the Table is created by DeKalb County History Center in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program.
Reserve by sending an email to
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How to plan your trip
Bring a Cooler to Visit:
Reams Elburn Market
250 South Main Street, Elburn, IL 60119
Phone: 630.365.6461 | Saturday hours: 9 AM to 4 PM
WURST WAGON FOOD TRAILER HOURS:
*located at 199 W Nebraska St. Elburn, IL (back of the northwest parking lot)
**Seasonally – Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-2pm
Rain or Shine (high winds / lightning may affect schedule)
Menu – Ream’s Brats, Hotdogs, Burgers, Soft Pretzels, Chips & Pop
Approximately 25 minutes to DeKalb History Center, which opens at noon.
Another lunch location:
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant (Greek diner)
605 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178-1519
(815) 895-6700 | Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM
Five minutes to DeKalb History Center
After our visit to DeKalb History Center – options:
For orientation: DeKalb History Center to Kingston, IL is about 20 minutes.
A fun option if you want a driving tour – DeKalb History Center has an app called “Out & About DeKalb County”
If you use the driving tour, then check your gps periodically and start
heading to Kingston arriving at 4:50 pm.
Why it is recommended to Church Supper at Kingston United Methodist Church?
The pie ladies made pie slices featured in Catherine Lambrecht’s talk on ‘History of Pies.’ Instead of just looking, you can now taste. The ritual is upon arrival and before you are seated, you take your piece of pie. Those who hesitate see their selection go to another table.
Church community members arrive at 8 AM to begin preparation of our meal. No outside catering here. It is fading tradition worth visiting and supporting.
Public Transportation
Union Pacific West to Elburn Station:
Train schedule PDF
From Ogilvy Transportation Center to Elburn:
8:40 AM departure, 10:06 AM arrival, OR
10:40 AM departure, 12:06 PM arrival
Return from Elburn to Ogilvy:
4:25 PM departure, 5:50 PM arrival
6:25 PM departure, 7:50 PM arrival
8:25 PM departure, 9:50 PM arrival
Bus Schedule 12 : Elburn to DeKalb
Bus Schedule 21: DeKalb to Sycamore
Any questions about these buses, please direct them to DeKalb Public Transit Phone: (815) 748-2000.
If you wish to offer or share a ride, email
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
If you have any questions,
please e-mail:
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www.HighlandParkHistory.org
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