Welcome!
Thomas Sterling North
(November 4, 1906 – December 21, 1974)
Organized in 1989 as a non-profit, tax-exempt
corporation with 501 (c)(3) status, the Society is committed to
preserving and promoting the heritage of Sterling North as it relates
to Edgerton and surrounding communities. The Society encourages
activities involving the entire community in the preservation,
promotion, and financial support of this local heritage, while
increasing awareness of the literary arts for both children and adults.
In
1992, the Society purchased the Sterling North childhood home for
$65,000 and began a drive to raise $122,000 to restore the property to
its 1917 setting. The restoration of the home and development of the
museum are complete. Today the home serves as a literary center and
museum with programs and tours available to schools and the general public.
The
Society also offers programs for the public such as the annual Hometown
Talent Show, the Childrens Holiday Party with the Friends of the
Library, and many others.
