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.

Programs & Events

History on the move

 

Our History on the Move! series of docent-led walking tours is back and better than before! New tours have been added, including bike tours and the below, self-guided Witness Tree driving tour. Tours run from April through October. To stay informed sign up for our weekly e-news HERE. Special thanks to our tour sponsor Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest.

Reuland & Turnbough

 

 

 

 

Witness Tree Driving or Biking Tour

Get out and enjoy this new, self-guided driving tour of the Witness Trees of Lake Forest and our Houses of Lake Road self-guided walking tour.

 

YouTube

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

 

Virtual programming is made possible by the generous support of

Madeleine B. Dugan & Mark Saran

Lake Forest by Bike

Bike
- 10:30 AM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$25.00 per member | $35.00 per non-member
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38 Miles North and South from Chicago: A Comparative Look at African American History in Lake Forest and Joliet

38 Miles
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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The Indigenous History and Evolution of Lacrosse

Lacrosse
- 1:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Glencoe's Black Heritage with the Glencoe Historical Society

Glencoe
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Crusade to Heal America: The Remarkable Life of Mary Lasker

Pearson
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Historic Market Square Walking Tour

MS
- 10:30 AM
Market Square, downtown Lake Forest
$25.00 per member | $35.00 per non-member
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"The Legacy of Benjamin Marshall" Film Screening & Discussion

BMS
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Free—Suggested donation of $10.00
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Private Group Tour at Kenosha Public Museum

KPM
- 11:00 AM
5500 1st Ave, Kenosha
$25.00 per member | $35.00 per non-member
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Thursday, Oct 26 Lake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour

Cemetery
- 5:00 PM
1525 Lake Rd, Lake Forest
$30.00 per member | $40 per non-member
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Local Legends 2023 Honoring Don Pierson

Local Legends
- 4:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
* * SOLD OUT * *
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Sunday, Oct 29 Lake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour

Cemetery
- 1:00 PM
1525 Lake Rd, Lake Forest
$30.00 per member | $40 per non-member
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Tradition Meets Modernity: The Chicago-Area Interiors of Frances Adler Elkins

Powell
- 7:00 PM
History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
$10.00 per member | $20.00 per non-member
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