The Wheaton Historic Preservation Council maintains two centers in Wheaton. The first is on Front Street, and the second is here on Main Street. Located in one of Wheaton's fine historic Victorian homes, the museum offers various exhibits on Wheaton's pre-Civil War and abolitionist history and occasionally hosts events and programming for the Wheaton Historic Preservation Council, such as the annual 4th of July Stars & Stripes Brunch.
An all-volunteer drama club which origins date back to pre-World War I days, Wheaton Drama has been at its permanent home at 111 Hale St. since 1993. Its mission is to bring quality live theater to the community, and to participate in civic, charitable and outreach programs for the greater Wheaton area. Membership is open to the public, and participants are expected to contribute time in support of the club's performances. The organization also offers educational programs and workshops for residents interested in all facets of theater, including production, performance and children's summer programs.
All first performances during the regular season are offered for free preview to area veterans' homes and assisted living facilities. Visit the club's website for current performances, membership and ticket information.
The Wheaton Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that offers a wide range of historical information for Wheaton residents. Subjects include athletes, actors and actresses from Wheaton, the first 50 years of women and golf in America, Chester Horton, the legacy of Chick Evans and more. Guided tours are available.
The DuPage County Fairgrounds is home to many community events, programs and activities throughout the year. Some of the events that take place at the fairgrounds include the annual DuPage County Fair, animal expos, home expos, monster truck shows, flea markets, dog training clinics and so much more. Check the calendar on the website for event dates and times.
For over fifty years the DuPage County Historical Museum has preserved, supported and educated on DuPage County's origins, culture and unique history. Located in downtown Wheaton, the museum hosts exhibits on the county's rail-road origins and a library of local historical materials. The museum provides plays, tours, lectures, and youth programming throughout the year.
The Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College is the site of the Billy Graham Center Museum. It is also the site of Wheaton College's Institute of Strategic Evangelism, Institute for Cross-Cultural Training, Institute for Prison Ministries, Internet Evangelism Coalition, Ethnic Ministries, Muslim Ministries, the Billy Graham Center scholarship program, the Colson scholarship program, evangelism and missions information, archives and its Evangelism & Missions Collection. The museum provides an overview of the history of Christian evangelism in America with a section dedicated to the life and ministry of Billy Graham. There are a chapel, lounge and gift shop on the premises.