Cost: $25 per member, $35 per non-member Join board member Jim Phelps for a leisurely bike ride through the charming neighborhoods of central and east Lake Forest. Learn and explore as you pedal through downtown, past historic churches, and beautiful households old and new. Whether you are a long-time resident or a short-term visitor, Lake ... Read more
This is a co-sponsored event in partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands Conveniently located in the heart of Lake Forest, Mellody Farm Nature Preserve offers visitors a diverse collection of natural experiences. As the headquarters for Lake Forest Open Lands, Mellody Farm serves as the hub for everything within the organization. We welcome you to ... 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
“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