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Events & Exhibits

Jun
1

Highland Park Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration

The Highland Park Historical Society invites the community to step back in time together on June 1, 2013 from 11:00am – 4:00pm to observe the Civil War Sesquicentennial. As part of the Annual Stupey Cabin Picnic & Fundraiser, Civil War re-enactors will encamp on the lawn in front of the Francis Stupey Cabin located in Laurel Park, on St. Johns Avenue between the Highland Park Library and City Hall. No rain date is planned. The 10th Illinois Regiment will portray soldiers in a Union military camp in 1863. Military firings using black powder muskets will occur throughout the day.
Dec
22

THE HISTORY OF TOY TRAINS VI

HIGHLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 326 CENTRAL AVE DECEMBER 22 - FEBRUARY 10 11-3pm SATURDAYS 1-4pm SUNDAYS INDIVIDUAL PASS $5.00 FAMILY PASS $12.00
Aug
1

Hidden Treasures through Oct 2012

In 1869, the year Highland Park, Illinois received its charter, local resident William Clavey et al provided a loan to another resident, William Barker (or Baker). He offered two cows as collateral. These and other long-hidden documents have been preserved and made available through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and part of ongoing Hidden Treasures Exhibit.