Now through November 2007 visitors to the Des Plaines History Center can see an exhibit featuring Thing 1 and Thing 2 collectibles. The mischievous characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat are the collection of Des Plaines resident Mary Thing. The collection features plush, ornaments, greeting cards, clothing, figurines and toys related to Thing 1 and Thing 2. The exhibit is free and can be viewed during the History Center's regular hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

The Thing 1 and Thing 2 exhibit is part of a rotating series called Collector's Corner which features the collections of local residents.

Previous displays include bobble-heads, antique hangers, teddy bears and other unique collections. If you have a collection you would like to share, call the History Center at 847-391-5399 or visit online.

Supported by the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park District, and the Des Plaines Historical Society, the Des Plaines History Center consists of three facilities, the Visitor Center, the Kinder House, and the Fisher-Wright House. For more information about programs and exhibits, call 847-391-5399.