By Popular Vote: Highland Park was Dry for 104 Years On the 100th Anniversary of Prohibition

When Highland Park’s first City officials met as a city government on March 11, 1869, the new City´s leaders articulated clearly their objection to permitting ¨intoxicating beverages¨ in the new municipality. Records show repeated discussions and changes to liquor ordinances. Flash forward to November 1, 1972, Historical Society President Bob Robinson made the first legal purchase of an alcoholic beverage since 1869. A unanimous vote of the City Council allowed the issuance of liquor licenses to retail establishments and clubs, thereby repealing local prohibition. Join us to learn what unfolded between 1869 to 1972, because there is where the real story lies.

WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront, Fifth Annual Veterans Forum

Fort Sheridan was on Highland Park’s front door, and as a community funded a USO. People collected newspapers and metal, and some children gave up their train sets.   If you have a story and/or photos to relate during this time period, you are welcomes to share it.