Programs & Events

Our robust and eclectic roster of programs and events brings people of all ages and walks of life into the History Center to experience a local, national and world view of why history matters.

There's something for everyone; from our annual Trivia Night and genealogy series to expert panel discussions, stories shared by local historians, family programs, music, walking tours and more! 

Check out our upcoming programs and events below and join us.

J.V. Farwell 200th Birthday Cocktail Party

Farwell
- 5:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$100 per attendee

Lake Forest by Bike

LF by Bike
- 10:30 AM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$25 per member, $35 per non-member

Lake Forest by Bike

LF by Bike
- 10:00 AM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$25 per member, $35 per non-member

A Gatsby Affair: Cocktail Party at the King House

Fitzgerald
- 5:00-7:00 PM
The King House, Lake Forest
$100 per attendee

An Evening with Sash Bischoff: "Sweet Fury" and F. Scott Fitzgerald

Bischoff
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00

A Tour of Howard Van Doren Shaw's Market Square

Market Square
- 10:30 AM
Market Square, Lake Forest
$25 per member, $35 per non-member

Craig Bergmann’s “The Art of Fine Gardening” Reception & Interview

CBLD
- 5:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Pre-purchased books for $50

Fitzgerald's Midwestern Muses

Epstein
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00

A Walk Through the Historic Triangle Park Neighborhood

Triangle Park
- 10:30 AM
Triangle Park, Lake Forest
$25 per member, $35 per non-member

Programs & Events

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Keep up to date on upcoming programs, events, and tours with our newsletter, Here's What's Happening.

 

Walking & biking tours are sponsored by the generous support of


 

Virtual programming is made possible by the generous support of

Madeleine B. Dugan & Mark Saran

 

If you are interested in viewing our past programs, recordings can be found on our YouTube channel HERE.

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