Tickets for the OPRF Museum Gala and “Heart of Our Villages” Award Ceremony on March 12, 2026 are now available! Join us for our annual fundraising gala at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave.

The event kicks off with entertainment, hors d'oeurves, and beverages at 6:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the operations of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. Reserve your tickets today on our website or by calling 708-848-6755!

Cocktail attire suggested. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are complimentary with a cash bar for cocktails. Menu includes heavy passed hors d'oeurves and a carving station. Seating is not assigned.

We will be honoring some remarkable community members with the 2026 “Heart of Our Villages” award. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year's honorees.

We also have other opportunities for you to show your support for this event and our awardees, by taking out an ad or a note of congratulations in our program book. Please follow this link to find out more information.