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Experience history in ways you never imagined

With your help, the History Center can bring to life new aspects of local arts and culture. From veterans' history and F. Scott Fitzgerald to department stores and model trains, we are committed to continuously preserving, exhibiting, sharing and celebrating history through Lake Forest's unique local lens.

Knowledge of the past is an integral toll in understanding our future. Together, we'll continue to explore local history for many generations to come.

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Your contribution allow us to develop award-winning exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and eye-opening walking tours. Thank you for helping the History Center become the gold standard for experiencing local history in imaginative and unexpected ways.