In the wake of the Great Depression and into the 1970s, America found itself with a new pastime: roller skating. At the height of The Golden Age in 1950, roller skating became the number one participatory sport in America with nearly 5,000 roller rinks and 18 million skaters—and Chicago was the epicenter of it all. Take a nostalgic trip to the glory days of roller skating to learn about the "rink rats"—the regulars at the legendary skating venues with names like The Elm, Arcadia, Riverview, Lombard, The Savoy, and others. Hear first-person accounts from skaters and view images and eclectic artifacts, from skating jackets and gear to competition medals, posters, and memorabilia. Inspired by the book by author and skater Tom Russo.

Take an interactive journey through Elmhurst history. See the award-winning tabletop map filled with photos from various eras, and explore fascinating object towers on different themes, from businesses to community, and watch a video on Elmhurst history. Check out the latest History Spotlight, a rotating display of special objects and photos from the museum’s collection in the second floor hallway.

The ECT Summer Workshop is a scaled back production put together over a condensed period of time. The production features limited props, T-shirts as costumes and no sets. The Workshop is open to students who will be entering fifth grade to those who will be entering ninth grade for the 2018-2019 school year. Students must be Elmhurst residents or attend an Elmhurst school. Show dates Friday, July 27 7pm Saturday, July 28 2pm & 7pm

New original exhibit! Take a nostalgic trip to the glory days of roller skating to learn about the "rink rats"—the regulars at the legendary skating venues with names like The Elm, Arcadia, Riverview, Lombard, The Savoy, and others in the “Golden Era” of roller skating. Hear first-person accounts from skaters and view images and eclectic artifacts, from skating jackets and gear to competition medals, posters, and memorabilia. Inspired by the book by author and skater Tom Russo.

Celebrate the joy of roller skating and the opening of our new Chicago Rink Rats exhibit. Be among the first to see the new exhibit, and enjoy live music by School of Rock and a book signing by author and exhibit writer, Tom Russo. Guests can lace up skates in our recreation of The Elm Skating Rink on the EHM grounds. BYO skates or limited skates/sizes available for use (socks required). Skate at your own risk, signed waivers required. Hot dogs and ice cream available for purchase.

Solo exhibition of Peter Steeves colorful, sometimes surreal, pointillist artwork. Most paintings available for sale, benefiting the artist, the EAG and the Elmhurst Art Museum. Meet the artist at the Reception, open to the public, July 20th.

One Book, One Community is an opportunity for the entire Elmhurst community to read and engage with the same book. You voted, and your top pick is I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. Read and discuss at these events.