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Stupey Cabin since 1847

Built in 1847 of hand hewn, virgin White Oak Timbers, this is Highland Park’s oldest standing structure. It was a Centennial gift from Exmoor Country Club to the Highland Park Historical Society and the people of Highland Park.

Highland Park’s Natural History

The Historical Society would like to encourage people to identify and “chalk” plants that they find in and around Highland Park and send an image of the result to archives@highlandparkhistory.org . We are sharing some early 20th Century photographs of local plants in the Stupey Gardens in Laurel Park as examples.

Upcoming Events

Apr

Preserving Family Heirloom Recipes – How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions

Presented by Valerie J. Frey Heirloom dishes and family food traditions are rich sources of nostalgia and provide vivid ways to learn about our families’ past, yet they can be problematic. Many family recipes and food traditions are never documented in written or photographic form, existing only as unwritten know-how and lore that vanishes when a cook dies. Even when recipes are written down, they often fail to give the tricks and tips that would allow another cook to accurately replicate the dish. Unfortunately, recipes are also often damaged as we plunk Grandma’s handwritten cards on the countertop next to a steaming pot or a spattering mixer, shortening their lives.

Feb

‘Food in the Midwest: More Interesting Than You May Think,’ with Cynthia Clampitt

The history of the Midwest is remarkable for many reasons, not least of which is the diversity of its population, and therefore of its regional cuisine. Everyone contributed to what was developing, from the Ojibwe harvesting wild rice in Minnesota to Belgian hoteliers in Chicago inventing new dishes.

Jan

Grand Concert Sesquicentennial with Elijah Gray’s Electro Music by Telegraph, Inventions of Electrifying and Broadcasting Music Began in Highland Park, Illinois

Grand Concert Sesquicentennial Electro Music by Telegraph: On December 29, 1874,...

Jan

Planes,Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation, 10th Annual Lake County History Symposium, Part 2 of 2

From railroads to car racing and leisure boating, Lake County has a long transportation history. Join us at the 10th annual Lake County History Symposium to hear local transportation stories, January 9 and 16, 2025 from 6:30–8:30 pm. Each day will feature three unique presentations, followed by engaging discussions and Q&A sessions with the speakers. The Symposium is an annual gathering of people interested in the history of Lake County, Illinois. Professionals, students and enthusiastic historians are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the Symposium. Presentations can also be given by museums, historical societies and individuals. Submissions are accepted until November 8, 2024. Questions? Contact Sarah Salto at ssalto@LCFPD.org or 847-514-6749.

Events & Exhibits

Stupey Cabin since 1847

Highland Park’s Natural History

Upcoming Events

Preserving Family Heirloom Recipes – How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions

‘Food in the Midwest: More Interesting Than You May Think,’ with Cynthia Clampitt

Grand Concert Sesquicentennial with Elijah Gray’s Electro Music by Telegraph, Inventions of Electrifying and Broadcasting Music Began in Highland Park, Illinois

Planes,Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation, 10th Annual Lake County History Symposium, Part 2 of 2

News

Stupey Cabin Open House – Spring Break Edition

References during the talk: Searching for Gold in Online (and Offline) Archives

Food Biography of Chicago

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