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SUMMARY:Lake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with monuments ranging from the traditional and classical to the contemporary and bold. \nThe tour will run for ~1h–1h30m. Please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s start time. \nSpecial thanks to our sponsor: Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest. \nRegister Here
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-forest-cemetery-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Cemetery\, 1525 Lake Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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SUMMARY:Frances Perkins & the Social Safety Net of the 1930s-40s
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nCarol Summerfield\, executive director at the History Center. This lecture looks at the unusual role that Frances Perkins\, a Lake Forester\, played in shaping significant policies and practices for President Franklin Roosevelt and how she helped build his legacy. Shaped by her work in Chicago at Hull House and her philanthropic work while teaching at Ferry Hall as a young woman\, Perkins’ vision remains a keystone of our modern social services\, including Medicare\, Medicaid\, and Social Security. \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore \nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nFriend of America 250 – Tom and Sally Coyle \nFriend of America 250 – Fred Jackson \nREGISTER
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/frances-perkins-the-social-safety-net-of-the-1930s-40s/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:How Creativity Happens
DESCRIPTION:Join Ragdale and The History Center for a panel talk lead by Ragdale executive director\, Paul Sacaridiz. Featuring artists from the Ragdale artist residence program as they discuss their artistic process and how creativity manifests for them. \nJoin us at the History Center\, October 13th from 7PM-8PM for this unique collaborative event. \nRegister
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/how-creativity-happens/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ragdale":MAILTO:info@ragdale.org
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SUMMARY:Transformation of the Late 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nFrom the 1950s through the year 2000\, life in the United States transformed significantly. From the expansion of the interstate system and the explosion of car ownership\, to the leap forward of computer technology that shifted the ecosystem of human communication and work\, the past half-century was as transformative a period as anything since the Revolutionary War. Come hear our speakers discuss how this played out in our own neighborhoods. \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore \nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nFriend of America 250 – Tom and Sally Coyle \nFriend of America 250 – Fred Jackson \nREGISTER
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-forest-and-transformation-of-the-late-20th-century/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:Read with Ragdale
DESCRIPTION:A special Read with Ragdale – Short Stories Live \nJoin us for a live reading of a compelling short story published in 1976 – the year of Ragdale’s founding as a non-profit organization – as we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary. \nThe story will be a surprise for attendees and will be read by a professional actor followed by a discussion with Ann Walters\, Ragdale Trustee and facilitator of Between the Covers Book Discussions. \nArrive early at 6:30pm for a guided tour of the exhibit by History Center Executive Director Carol Summerfield. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/read-with-ragdale/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest Transforms America
DESCRIPTION:In 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\, General Robert E. Wood\, the Searle family\, Thomas Wilson left a lasting impact. Jim Phelps will share the stories of these business pioneers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-forest-transforms-america/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shaping The Next Fifty Years: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The final event in our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nThis finale will be a panel discussion of experts across a variety of fields who will look at where we are today and where the next half a century will take us. How will American life change? What is the next big thing coming our way? And how does our past provide insight into how we can shape the direction we are going? \nREGISTER \nThank You To Our Cornerstones of History Sponsors:\nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore \nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nFriend of America 250 – Tom and Sally Coyle \nFriend of America 250 – Fred Jackson
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/shaping-the-next-fifty-years-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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