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SUMMARY:Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join the History Center for this Virtual Program with award winning author Judith Pearson \nYou don’t have to have read the book to enjoy the conversation! \nThis is a virtual\, Zoom event. Please register in advance and check your emails prior to the event for the latest information on how to join the Zoom! \nRegister Here \nThere was a time when women’s health was severely marginalized.\nThere was a time when breast cancer wasn’t discussed.\nThere was a time when October wasn’t pink. \nBut three women refused to be silenced\, their indomitable spirits igniting a movement for change. \nWhen Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, and Evelyn Lauder were diagnosed with breast cancer\, myths\, outdated protocols and lack of awareness of their disease were rampant. Worst of all was the paltry amount of research dollars devoted to the epidemic that was killing tens of thousands each year. Meticulously researched\, Radical Sisters is a rich narrative that transports readers through three decades of a changing social landscape in America. Taking cues from the women’s health movement and the AIDS movement\, these trail‑blazing advocates did for themselves what the mainstream healthcare system refused to do. \nWith a foreword by Nancy Brinker\, founder of Susan G. Komen\, and timed for the 2025 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, this book acts as a mirror\, allowing readers to see reflections of themselves\, and their own experiences and struggles. It is a powerful and emotional take on the evolution of the women’s health movement (and their participation in medicine) and the breast cancer revolution. \nRadical Sisters is a groundbreaking exploration into an untold story of resilience and the fight for women’s rights. Because of Shirley\, Rose and Evelyn\, breast cancer is no longer a saga of struggling alone in the dark against a mysterious and deadly disease. The more than 300\,000 diagnosed every year stand on the shoulders of these courageous women\, today empowered to strive for their own health and that of future generations.
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/radical-sisters-shirley-temple-black-rose-kushner-evelyn-lauder-and-the-dawn-of-the-breast-cancer-movement/
LOCATION:Online
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T193935Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T193935Z
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SUMMARY:Free Tour of History Center Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come for a free tour of the History Center Gardens with docent Mary Staackmann. Dive in to the history of garden and landscape design in Lake Forest.
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/free-tour-of-history-center-gardens/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260926T182104Z
CREATED:20260508T154537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T182104Z
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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\, will talk about trailblazing female cabinet secretary Frances Perkins\, focusing on the unusual role she played in shaping significant policies and practices for President Franklin Roosevelt as Secretary of Labor 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 in Lake Forest 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T191928Z
CREATED:20260820T191928Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
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CREATED:20260417T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T161830Z
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SUMMARY:Over There and Close to Home: Lake Forest Faces War and Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nLaurie Stein\, Deputy Director and Head of Curation at the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, takes a close look at the community during the tumultuous years of 1916-1919. With Great Lakes Naval Station to the north and Fort Sheridan to the south\, it is no surprise that the towns of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff were highly active during America’s involvement in World War I. Close on the heels of the war was the 1918 influenza pandemic. This talk also delves into the local response to the “flu\,” drawing on newspaper articles and personal accounts. \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/over-there-and-close-to-home-lake-forest-faces-war-and-pandemic/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T153422Z
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SUMMARY:Gospel Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more about the History of the First Baptist church here: https://exhibits.lflbhistory.org/topics/6/20/235 \nRegister Here \nThank you to our Sponsors!  \nAmazing Grace Sponsor: Jacqueline and Emery King \nJoyful Noise Sponsor: Linda Davis \nRaise Your Voice Sponsor: Lorena Jones
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/gospel-brunch/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T191130Z
CREATED:20260428T184949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191130Z
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SUMMARY:Alice's Gift of Radgale: 50 years of inspiring creativity and preserving history
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate this new exhibition\, launching our special lecture series and special events that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the critically acclaimed residential arts community: the Ragdale Foundation. \nRegister for the Grand Opening Here
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/alices-gift-of-radgale-50-years-of-empowering-artists-and-inspiring-community/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T191722Z
CREATED:20260820T191722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T191722Z
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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/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Cemetery\, 1525 Lake Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144551Z
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SUMMARY:1893 Columbian Exposition
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nRebecca 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\, consumerism and material culture\, and contemporary heritage and urbanism through archaeological and archival research. Her book\, Disposing of Modernity: The Archaeology of Garbage and Consumerism During Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair (2020) focused on the ephemeral “White City” and Midway Plaisance of the 1893 Chicago Fair and the modern disposal practices seen at the Louis Sullivan- and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Charnley-Persky House. In Chicago\, Graff has also excavated the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument (2016)\, the Gray-Cloud House (2018)\, Mecca Flats (2018)\, Armour Mission and Armour Flats (2023)\, and the Edith Farnsworth House (2021\, 2024). In 2019\, she led excavations at the former site of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on the campus of Lake Forest College. With Pauline Saliga and the Society of Architectural Historians\, Graff co-curated The City Beyond the White City: Race\, Two Chicago Homes\, and Their Neighborhoods\, 1892–2022. \nChicago’s cultural heritage scene is dominated by architectural preservation organizations that are supported by an “architourism” industry. Together they celebrate extant works by world-famous architects like Daniel Burnham\, Louis Sullivan\, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Current archaeological research in Chicago undertaken in collaboration with architects and architectural historians has demonstrated how the social histories of these celebrated structures can be illuminated\, if not outright discovered\, through archaeology. But these fragments are produced by what I term the “conspicuous disposal” of building materials–something that is only accelerated by processes of urban renewal. To understand the interaction of fragments and narratives through conspicuous disposal\, this talk draws on archaeological work on the former site of the Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and sites designed by Sullivan\, Wright\, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. \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/1893-columbian-exposition/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142842Z
CREATED:20260806T205049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T142842Z
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SUMMARY:The Lasker Estate Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“A completely self-contained utopia…enjoyed by presidents and movie stars alike.” \nDon’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 Adler across 480 acres\, all of which are now private residences. \nThe tour will run for approximately 90 minutes. No bathroom facilities will be available for the duration of the tour. 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. \nSOLD OUT \nRegister
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/the-lasker-estate-walking-tour/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T203034Z
CREATED:20260805T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T203034Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of C.B. Farwell
DESCRIPTION: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 ownership of the largest ranch in U.S. history. You are sure to learn many new facts about our area’s history. \nRegister Here
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/the-life-and-legacy-of-c-b-farwell-2/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T204559Z
CREATED:20260806T204559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T204559Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk Through Historic Market Square
DESCRIPTION: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 least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s start time. Please meet at the Market Square fountain for check in. Special thanks to our sponsor: Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/a-walk-through-historic-market-square/
LOCATION:Market Square\, 264 Market Square Ct\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T152124Z
CREATED:20260417T220649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T152124Z
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration for the LF Preservation Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in celebrating this milestone of the Preservation Foundation. Learn a little more about who they are and what they’ve accomplished over the past 50 years. \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-2026ent/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205419Z
CREATED:20260806T205419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205419Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest College Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 formation of Lake Forest itself. Whether you’re a long-time Lake Forest resident or a first-time visitor to Lake Forest College\, this is a tour you certainly won’t want to miss. \nThe tour will begin at the west entrance to the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel on middle campus\, and will run for ~2 hours. Parking will be available in designated guest areas on campus and at the History Center one block west of Lake Forest College. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-forest-college-walking-tour/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T223646Z
CREATED:20260716T223646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T223646Z
UID:10000023-1786726800-1786734000@lflbhistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Music Series - Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity
DESCRIPTION:Join the History Center for a summer music concert series in the gardens. Enjoy live music\, food and merriment from 5-7pm on Friday\, August 14. Bring your own drinks\, snacks and chairs for this free concert. \n  \nPreformance by Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity: \nJr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity is a hard driving blues band delivering everything from rock-based blues legends to the classics. \nFood from Up In Smoke Creations \nUp In Smoke Creations will be serving up delicious fresh BBQ! Secure your food ticket in advance or purchase one at the concert. Each food ticket is good for one sandwich with chips or their BBQ Bowls which comes with mashed potatoes\, Mexican corn\, and a protein of choice of Brisket or Pork. \nREGISTER
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/summer-music-series-jr-smitty-and-the-cryin-pity/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T205857Z
CREATED:20260805T205857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T205857Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk Through the Historic Triangle Park Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will run for ~90 minutes. 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/a-walk-through-the-historic-triangle-park-neighborhood/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T201516Z
CREATED:20260725T201516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T201516Z
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SUMMARY:Mellody Farm Nature Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is a co-sponsored event in partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands \nConveniently 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 join the History Center\, in partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands\, to wander the trails with us for a 90-minute walk as we explore restored native habitats and unique natural communities. \nThis event is limited to 20 guests. Registration is required. \nregister
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/mellody-farm-nature-preserve-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T173954Z
CREATED:20260716T222218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T173954Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of C.B. Farwell
DESCRIPTION:Program postponed due to power outage. \nLake 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 ownership of the largest ranch in U.S. history. You are sure to learn many new facts about our area’s history. \n 
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/the-life-and-legacy-of-c-b-farwell/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260417T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Big Shoulders & Big Business: Chicago Comes of Age in the Industrial Era
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nJim 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 would be evident in Lake Forest\, Chicago\, and the United States for decades afterward. \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore\nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nREGISTER
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/big-shoulders-big-business-chicago-comes-of-age-in-the-industrial-era/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260417T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Lake County in the Civil War: Home Front to Front Line
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. \nDrawn 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. \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore\nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nRegister
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-county-in-the-civil-war-home-front-to-front-line/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260311T185754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Making Lake County Home: From Homestead to Hometown
DESCRIPTION:A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series.  \nLaurie Stein\, Deputy Director and Head of Curation at the History Center of Lake Forest–Lake Bluff\, explores the early settlement of northeastern Illinois with a focus on Lake County and the communities of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.  \nStein examines who the region’s early homesteaders were\, what drew them here\, and how they laid the groundwork for the communities we know today. Tracing the area’s transformation from the hand-hewn log homes and roadside taverns of the 1830s to the platting of Lake Forest in 1857\, this program follows the shift from frontier settlement to planned community\, culminating in the rise of elegant estates and a new business district. \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nVisionary Sponsor – Maude Glore\nPatron Sponsor – Jim Phelps \nFree—Suggested donation of $10.00 \nREGISTER
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/making-lake-county-home-2026/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260513T133111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest by Bike
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $25 per member\, $35 per non-member \nJoin 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 Forest by Bike is the greatest introduction to our historic city. Registrants are required to bring bicycles and helmets.  \nAll registrants will need to sign a liability waiver at the beginning of the tour. This tour is limited to 10 attendees.  \nThe bike tour will run for ~2h and will cover ~3.5 miles.  \nPlease plan on arriving at the History Center at least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s start time. Registration is required. \nTour will begin at Triangle Park. Parking will be available across the street at the History Center\, 509 East Deerpath rd. Special thanks to our sponsor: Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest.
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/lake-forest-by-bike/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260422T151051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:1:00 PM | Crab Tree Farm Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing quite like Crab Tree Farm during Mother’s Day Weekend. Crab Tree Farm was designed by architect Solon Beman in 1910 as a dairy farm for Grace Durand. Over the last 30+ years\, the farm buildings have undergone extensive renovations and now house world-renowned collections of Arts & Crafts furniture and decorative arts. \nThis tour will be led by long-time Crab Tree Farm staff & volunteers and will cover the history\, renovations\, and operations of this beautiful property. \nRegistration is required and each tour is limited to 20 attendees. \nCost\n$25 per member\, $35 per non-member \nRegister \n 
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/100-pm-crab-tree-farm-walking-tour-5-9-2026/
LOCATION:Crab Tree Farm\, 975 Sheridan Road\, Lake Bluff\, IL\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260422T150901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:10:00 AM | Crab Tree Farm Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing quite like Crab Tree Farm during Mother’s Day Weekend. Crab Tree Farm was designed by architect Solon Beman in 1910 as a dairy farm for Grace Durand. Over the last 30+ years\, the farm buildings have undergone extensive renovations and now house world-renowned collections of Arts & Crafts furniture and decorative arts. \nThis tour will be led by long-time Crab Tree Farm staff & volunteers and will cover the history\, renovations\, and operations of this beautiful property. \nRegistration is required and each tour is limited to 20 attendees. \nCost\n$25 per member\, $35 per non-member \nRegister \n 
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/1000-am-crab-tree-farm-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Crab Tree Farm\, 975 Sheridan Road\, Lake Bluff\, IL\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260304T202808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Land to Real Estate: Northeastern Illinois During the Treaty Era\, 1795-1833
DESCRIPTION:Ann Durkin Keating\, Professor of History at North Central College and author of The World of Juliette Kinzie\, examines the transition of this region from Potawatomi to U.S. control. \nKeating will explore key flashpoints including the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811)\, Fort Dearborn (1812)\, and the Black Hawk War (1832)\, tracing how a series of treaties\, from the 1795 Treaty of Greenville to the 1833 Treaty of Chicago\, converted Indigenous land into commodified real estate. Together\, these moments reveal how legal mechanisms and military force laid the groundwork for the advance of settler colonialism in the Midwest. \nIn 2026\, we honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. As part of the commemoration\, the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff is hosting a year-long lecture series that shows how our local history intersected and influenced the nation’s past. We’ll show how that history ripples through the present and arcs to our future. \nThis special 10-part lecture series will bring local and regional scholars to the History Center and will be organized chronologically\, giving attendees an overview of the major American events across the past two centuries. The series will cover pre-settlement Indigenous People’s history\, to early European arrival in the area\, local influence and experiences in the Civil War through World War II\, and culminates in a capstone community panel\, “Shaping the Next 50 Years: A Community Conversation.” \n\nCost: Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/land-to-real-estate-northeastern-illinois-during-the-treaty-era-1795-1833/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260304T202335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Marshall Field’s and Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening lecture by Sarah Sullivan on the history of Marshall Field’s in Chicago. \nFor over 150 years\, Marshall Field and Company was Chicago’s store\, run by the most innovative retailer of the 19th century. Chicago natives could easily identify a Field’s shopping bag at a hundred paces\, and Chicago brides weren’t really getting married until they registered at Marshall Field and Company. Marshall Field’s history is tightly entwined with that of Chicago. In this presentation\, we will review the events\, features\, and personalities that made Marshall Field’s Chicago’s store. \n** presenter and content is featured in the PBS Chicago Stories documentary on Marshall Fields. \nSarah Sullivan is one of the preeminent historians on the topic of Marshall Field’s\, has delivered over 70 talks on the topic over the past decade\, and was featured in the PBS Chicago Stories episode on Marshall Field’s. She is a history and business professor and department chair at McHenry County College where she teaches American history\, Women’s history\, and business courses. She holds advanced degrees in American History\, Management\, and Human Resources Management. She loves nothing more than telling a good history story and is looking forward to sharing this program with you. \nFree—Suggested donation of $10.00
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/marshall-fields-and-chicago/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164441Z
CREATED:20260304T202010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Malcolm Kempt\, Ian McGuire and Gene Wojciechowski in conversation with David Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join The Lake Forest Book Store in welcoming authors Malcolm Kempt\, Ian McGuire\, and Gene Wojciechowski in conversation with David Sweet\, discussing their books: \nA Gift Before Dying \nWhite River Crossing \nAll Carry \nBooks available for purchase and signing \n$35/ticket includes appetizers\, beer and wine \nRSVP at 847-234-4420
URL:https://lflbhistory.org/event/author-talk-malcolm-kempt-ian-mcguire-and-gene-wojciechowski-in-conversation-with-david-sweet/
LOCATION:History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff\, 509 E. Deerpath\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff":MAILTO:info@lflbhistory.org
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