Golfing with the Ellwoods

420 Linden Place,DeKalb IL 60115

21 July, 2022

Description

A typical Ellwood-family summer in the early to mid-1900s involved swimming and sailing at the family’s Lake Geneva summer home, cross-country travel to visit with friends, and many, many rounds of golf. For May Ellwood, especially, golfing was a favorite activity- one that appears often in her daily diary entries, like this one from June 13, 1925: “Had corset fitting in Sycamore. [Eldest son] I.L. and I played golf,” and another from July 11, 1930: “Played in regular golf tournament which I won.” Some days weren’t so lucky. On June 23, 1930, May wrote: “We played 14 holes – very badly. I lost terrible!” --- Though the rules and equipment have changed since the Ellwoods’ time, golf continues to be a classic summer activity. On Thursday, July 21, the Ellwood House Museum will present “Golfing with the Ellwoods,” a free program for visitors of all ages. From 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM, complete a 6-hole miniature golf course on the grounds of Ellwood Park. Each hole will feature a fun challenge based on vintage rules from the 19th and 20th centuries, and additional activities will be available before and after taking on the course. All ages are welcome, but space is limited, and participants must register in advance. Groups of up to five individuals can select their “tee time” at the link above, or call (815) 756-4609. Ellwood House Museum is located at 420 Linden Place in DeKalb. On-site restrooms and parking are available.