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Events & Exhibits

Jan
16

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.
Jan
9

Planes,Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation, 10th Annual Lake County History Symposium, Part 1 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.
Dec
3

Story of Chicago’s South Asians and Their Food

Chicago has the country’s third-largest urban population of South Asians (a community that includes Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, and Nepalis) – and a vibrant South Asian food scene. Colleen Taylor Sen will tell the story of this community from the early 20th century when a small community lived on the Far South Side to the present. She’ll also talk about the evolution of the city’s South Asian grocery stores and restaurants, including the transformation of Devon Avenue on the Far North Side from a mainly Jewish shopping district in the 1960s to a mecca for South Asian shoppers from all over the Midwest. Today, Chicago’s Indian food lovers can enjoy a wide range of cuisines from the simple fare of taxi drivers’ "dhabas" to a Michelin-starred temple of cuisine.
Nov
30

Stupey Cabin open house – November 30, 2024 Last for 2024!

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, September 7th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, ‘Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park’ at 11 AM. First Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation.
Nov
12

American Doughboys in the First World War with Robert Mueller

American Doughboys in the First World War reviews America's participation in "the war to end all wars" as we take listeners on a trip across the battlefields of Northern France to describe the events, people, and places of America's contribution to the defeat of the German kaiser. Famous engagements such as Belleau Wood, Cantigny, St-Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne are reviewed with images of what the battlefields look like today. We end by relating the enormous changes that the conflict brought to warfare, society, and populations around the world.
Oct
16

Celebrate ‘Ask An Archivist Day’ 2024

Ask anything about archives and history, especially Highland Park history with Nancy Webster, Archivist. #AskAnArchivist Day Ask me anything, Highland Park, Illinois and beyond.
Oct
12

Stupey Cabin open house on October 12th

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, September 12th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, ‘Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park’ at 11 AM. Usually first Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation. For October, it will be the second Saturday.
Sep
22

Highland Park History Trivia at Secret World Books

Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2:00 PM at Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park, Il 60035, (847) 469-4875 Highland Park History Trivia Questions? Please email archives@highlandParkHistory.org or phone 847-432-7090 Let the games begins!
Sep
7

Stupey Cabin open house on September 7th

Cabin Curious? Look for us next on Saturday, September 7th: 10 AM to Noon. Tour of the outdoor exhibit, ‘Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Highland Park’ at 11 AM. First Saturday of the month from 10 AM to Noon, or by reservation.