Libertyville Historical Society

Co-operative Nursery School Class of 1960 in a homecoming parade circa 1945.

Photo of the week: 239 Kenloch Avenue circa 1955-1960.

Lake County History Symposium this Thursday evening and January 18. Free!

Love history? Join us virtually on Zoom on 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟯𝟬–𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 for the History Symposium! 📜

This year’s theme, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆, shares stories of individuals and organizations that made significant contributions to society and continue working to improve their communities today.

🎟️ FREE, sponsored by USG. Register: LCFPD.org/calendar/?F_c=1158

This Just In!: Taking in a concert at the Butler Lake bandshell, 1982.

Happy New Year from the Libertyville Historical Society!

Photo of the week: 133 Johnson Avenue circa 1955-1960.

This Just In!: Capitol Music Center circa 1984-1988.

Merry Christmas from the Libertyville Historical Society!

One hundred years ago today, the Troy (NY) Sentinel newspaper published The Night Before Christmas. Enjoy this reading of the poem over selected images from the exhibit that was on display at the Ansel B. Cook Home this holiday season.

The Night Before Christmas Happy Holidays 2023 from the Libertyville Historical Society. A reading of the classic poem accompanied by selected images from the 2023 holiday exhibit at t...

Much thanks to Bob Crane and daughter Julia Crane for providing a guided tour of the Night Before Christmas exhibit Wednesday during our members event.

A membership makes a great Christmas present! Members receive our biannual newsletter, discounts on digital images, and invitations to members-only events. https://www.libertyvillehistory.org/giveandjoin

Photo of the week: 2240 Jensen Lane (now 31049 North Jensen Lane) circa 1955-1960.

This Just In!: A view across Cook Park between 1949 and 1954.

Photo of the week: 328 Jackson circa 1955-1960.

This Just In!: The Dall Building shortly after construction in 1929.

Julia Crane, owner of The Night Before Christmas editions we had on display, did a pop up reading during our open house yesterday. Great way to wrap up our Victorian Christmas open house season! If you missed the exhibit, the Exhibit Catalog will be up on our web site through January. https://www.libertyvillehistory.org/nbc

We were thrilled that our special “Night Before Christmas” exhibit was featured on WLS PM Chicago yesterday (time stamp 20:50)! Last chance to visit: Saturday, December 9, 11-3. $5/adults. Kids free.

PM Chicago (12/7) - Celebrating “The Night Before Christmas,” 200 Years Later On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel is joined by Gus Noble, CEO of the Chicago Scots, to discuss a transformative $14 million gift they are using to transform elder care. Block Club’s Rachel Hinton shares the reactions to the CHA Housing investigation. Plus, Bob Crane and Jenny Barry take u...

Photo of the week: 1165 Idlewood Lane. (now 15683 West Idlewood Lane) circa 1958-1960.

We had a great time welcoming a bus tour from the Carol Stream Park District yesterday. Thanks for visiting Libertyville and the Ansel B. Cook Home!

One more chance to see the Night Before Christmas exhibit at the Ansel B. Cook Home. Come visit this Saturday, December 9 between 11am and 3pm. $5/adult. Kids are free!

A fun time at the holiday meeting with our board of directors! Happy holidays!

This Just In!: G B Snack Time restaurant in 1978. Razed in 2000. Replaced by Kentucky Fried Chicken. Northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Wi******er Road.

We’re open until 3pm! Come on out to experience Victorian Christmas and our special ‘Night Before Christmas’ exhibit!

Photo of the week: 118 Homewood Avenue circa 1955-1960.

Thanks Daily Herald for the great article about our special Christmas exhibit which starts tomorrow. See you there!

Exhibit marks 200th anniversary of beloved 'The Night Before Christmas' poem A special exhibit marking the 200th anniversary of the beloved "The Night Before Christmas" poem highlights open house at historic Cook Home in Libertyville.

Our special Night Before Christmas 200th anniversary exhibit went up today. We can't wait for you to see it during our Victorian Christmas open houses on Saturday, December 2 & 9. Visit http://libertyvillehistory.org for schedule and exhibit details.

Happy ! Giving Tuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. Please consider a donation to the Libertyville Historical Society this Giving Tuesday. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Any donation large or small makes a difference. Donate at the Link below:

Give, Join, Volunteer: https://www.libertyvillehistory.org/giveandjoin

Happy ! Need a holiday present for a Libertyville history fan? We have three different varieties of Ross Shellenberger prints featuring the Ansel B. Cook home in our online store! Buy a gift and support your local Historical Society! Buy at the link below.

Historical Society Online Store: https://www.libertyvillehistory.org/store

Victorian Christmas 2023 has begun! The Cook Home is open until 9pm tonight. Full Victorian Christmas schedule at http://libertyvillehistory.org.

Victorian Christmas starts TONIGHT after the tree lighting in Cook Park! We'll be open until 9pm and will be doing tours of the first floor only. We hope to see you there!

Come back on Saturday December 2 & 9 to view special Night Before Christmas display!

Looks like Thanksgiving dinner hasn't changed too much in the last 100 years. Happy Thanksgiving from the Libertyville Historical Society!

Lake County Register, November 16, 1924, p.8.