What's on Exhibit
August 20, 2026 -
September 12, 2026
September 18, 2026 -
April 3, 2027
Manufactured Stability: A History of Fort Sheridan, curated by Lake Forest College students
April 17, 2026 -
May 15, 2026
A Window on Fashion: The Evolution of Retail Around Market Square
November 20, 2025 -
April 8, 2026
In the Garden
In Bloom
Come see the early spring bulbs and our beautiful flowering trees. While the espalier pear trees have already bloomed, the crab trees are just getting started.
In the Garden
Tour of the Gardens
Come see what’s in bloom at the Gardens at the History Center. There’s a half-mile of accessible trails and the gardens are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk every day. Peruse the panels in each of the gardens to learn the history of each era of landscape design, or just enjoy the beauty of the gardens and sculptures from one of the many benches along the paths.
Wednesdays at 11 and Saturdays at 1:30, from May 6 to October 7
In the Garden
Bird Cam!
We are just beginning to see the migratory birds come through. Our regular residents of sparrows, wrens, and the cardinals are still visiting the feeder every day. Stay tuned for who’s new this month.
In the Garden
Concerts in the Gardens
Join us for our new summer series. Bring a chair and drinks. We will have a food tent, or you can picnic here. Concerts are Fridays, 5 to 7pm. Check back for more information and weather updates.
June 12, July 10, August 14