A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. Drawn from letters, diaries and photographs in the Dunn Museum’s collections, this presentation discusses the personal stories of Lake Countians on the battlefield and on the Homefront. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Visionary Sponsor - Maude Glore Patron Sponsor - Jim Phelps Register
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. Jim Phelps, local historian with the History Center. In the 19th century, Chicago literally rose from the mud to become an industrial giant and the nation's transportation hub. The business leaders and innovations transformed the face of Chicago and American industry. The legacy of these men ... Read more
Program postponed due to power outage. Lake Forest founding father, C.B. Farwell, rose from humble beginnings as a farm boy to become a merchandising magnate and powerful politician. His role in establishing Lake Forest College, Fort Sheridan, and the 1893 Columbian Exposition (World's Fair) helped to shape Lake Forest and Chicago. Presenter Jim Phelps will ... Read more
Our city of Lake Forest grew up around today's Triangle Park. This is your chance to come and learn about the historic neighborhood! Docent Sandy Stitzlein will guide you through the park's important history, the many iconic schools, churches, and historic homes that surround it, and everything else that shaped the community we know today. ... Read more
Join us as we explore the historic, architectural, and social origins & development of Lake Forest’s very own Lake Forest College. Tour docent and LFC alumnus George Sigaev will guide you through a walk of middle and north campus, sharing overarching histories and personal stories associated with Lake Forest College and its impact on the ... Read more
Join docent Elizabeth Sublewski for this fascinating walking tour of Lake Forest’s famous Market Square. Liz will point out interesting hidden details and share stories of businesses past and present as we explore the nation’s first outdoor mall designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw. The tour will run for ~90 minutes. Please plan on arriving at ... Read more
Lake Forest founding father, C.B. Farwell, rose from humble beginnings as a farm boy to become a merchandising magnate and powerful politician. His role in establishing Lake Forest College, Fort Sheridan, and the 1893 Columbian Exposition (World's Fair) helped to shape Lake Forest and Chicago. Presenter Jim Phelps will detail Farwell's many fascinating pursuits, including ... Read more
“A completely self-contained utopia…enjoyed by presidents and movie stars alike.” Don’t miss this popular tour led by Jim Phelps! Along with an overview of the history of Lasker’s Mill Road Farm, the tour will cover the story of the father of modern advertising Albert Lasker and the 13 farm buildings designed by renowned architect David ... Read more
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. Rebecca S. Graff is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Lake Forest College (PhD and MA, University of Chicago; BA, University of California, Berkeley). A historical archaeologist with research interests in the 19th- and 20th-century urban United States, she explores the relationship between temporality and modernity, ... Read more
Join us for a historical and architectural walking tour of Lake Forest Cemetery led by executive director Carol Summerfield as we explore one of Lake Forest's most captivating and historic landmarks! The final resting place for many who have left their mark on the social and civic fabric of Lake Forest, Lake Forest Cemetery is listed ... Read more
Join us for a Sunday Brunch as we explore the history and significance of Gospel Music & the importance of Lake Forest in Black American history. First Baptist Church of Lake Forest is the oldest African American Baptist Church of Lake County; recognized by the Lake Forest Historical Society and was founded in 1900. Learn ... Read more
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. Laurie Stein, Deputy Director and Head of Curation at the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, takes a close look at ... Read more