Transformation of the Late 20th Century
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. Family life changed significantly in the latter half of the 20th century. We have new conceptions of marriage, fertility has dropped ... Read more
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History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United States
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Local Legends Patron Sponsor Cocktail Party
The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy 1500 West Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAs one of our valued patron sponsors, you make Local Legends possible, and this evening is our way of saying thank you. Your sponsorship directly enables this event and all ... Read more
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Local Legends 2026 Honoring Rebecca Makkai
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesLocal Legends 2026 - Get Your Tickets Here!Celebrating The Voices That Shape UsFor 17 years, Local Legends has been one of the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff's most anticipated ... Read more
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Read with Ragdale
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesA special Read with Ragdale – Short Stories Live Join us for a live reading of a compelling short story published in 1976 – the year of Ragdale’s founding as ... Read more
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Lake Forest Transforms America
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIn the 20th Century, a handful of Lake Forest residents changed the lifestyle of the rest of the United States. From the mimeograph to Nutrasweet, the innovations of A.B. Dick, ... Read more
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Shaping The Next Fifty Years: A Community Conversation
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe final event in our Cornerstones of History lecture series. This finale will be a panel discussion of experts across a variety of fields who will look at where we ... Read more