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27th May 2018
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Catherine Lambrecht

Food Biography of Chicago

Podcast The Highland Park Historical Society presents ‘Food Biography of Chicago’ with Dan Block PhD and Howard Rosing PhD on Tuesday January 16th at 7:30 PM at the Highland Park Library. Chicago began as a…
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22nd March 2015
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Catherine Lambrecht

Last Kitchen Tour at the Butz House, March 22, 2015

Last Kitchen Tour at the Butz House, March 22, 2015Conducted by Leah Axelrod Leah Axelord, charter member of the Highland Park Historical Society, conducts the last tour of the period kitchen before the museum closed….
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Jan

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Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Lake County, 8th Annual Lake County History Symposium
The Lake County History Symposium is an annual gathering of people interested in the history of Lake County, Illinois. Professional, amateur and student historians are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the Symposium. The Symposium will take place virtually on Zoom, Thursday, January 4 and January 18, 2024 from 6:30–8:30 pm. This year’s theme, Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Lake County, shares the stories of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to society and work to make their communities better. Each day will feature three different presentations. Breakout rooms will be open at the end of the presentations for participants to ask questions and engage in dialogue.
Dec

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A Day That Will Live in Infamy: The Attack on Pearl Harbor
The shocking attack and major defeat at Pearl Harbor lead was the catalyst for the emergence of a new and determined naval fleet. This presentation will examine events leading up to the attack, how sailors and nurses responded, as well as the aftermath and legacy of the attack that is considered the Navy’s greatest defeat.
Dec

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Stupey Cabin Open House
Cabin Curious? First Saturday of the month until December 2nd, from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation.