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.

Trivia Night at the History Center!

Trivia
- 5:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$40 per member, $50 per non-member | SOLD OUT - CALL FOR WAITLIST
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Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey

Clott
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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John V. Farwell's Western Legacy: The Farwell Ditch in Colorado

Farwell Ditch
- 5:00-6:30 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Native People, Native Lands: The World Before Western Settlement

Native People program logo
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Author Talk | Malcolm Kempt, Ian McGuire and Gene Wojciechowski in conversation with David Sweet

Book Covers
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
35$
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Land to Real Estate: Northeastern Illinois During the Treaty Era, 1795-1833

Land to Real Estate logo
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Making Lake County Home: From Homestead to Hometown

Lake County Home program logo
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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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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