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Depot's 150th Birthday Bash

The Bartlett Depot Museum will be open with a fun schedule of activities. No registration required.   

10:15 a.m. -  Bartlett in TV, Radio & Film Trivia
Think you know a lot about Bartlett on the silver screen, small screen and through the air waves? Test your knowledge with this fun multi-question trivia quiz. Donuts & beverages too!

11 a.m. - Milwaukee Road History by Robert Storozuk
Robert Storozuk, former president of the Milwaukee Road Historical Association and current curator, will talk about the history of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. 

Noon - Birthday Cake!
Tune up those vocal cords for the Happy Birthday song.

12:30 p.m. - The Magic Man
The January 1, 1876, Elgin Advocate reported that Bartlett, then only 3 years old, “has sprung up if by magic…” due to the railroad and depot. Come be amazed by Tom Boz, the Magic Man. 

1 p.m. - Heart of Old Bartlett Walking Tour
Step back in time and take a   journey along Railroad & Bartlett Avenues to discover what life was like in early Bartlett! Learn about the first businesses and homes that “sprung up as if by magic.”    

1:30 to 2 p.m. - Family Bingo     
Lucky winners who get to call out “B-I-N-G-O” will get prizes!

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