It’s Our Party! – Frank Lipo

Volunteerism and philanthropy is core to the development of Oak Park and River Forest. Learn more about the social service pioneers behind the 125-year history of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association from Frank Lipo, historian of the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.  Discover how our predecessors helped shape today’s community focus on education, cultural enrichments, personal improvement, collective action and community service.