La Grange Area Historical Society
The Samuel Vial House celebrates its 150th Birthday this year!
The Vial House stands at the “gateway” to our communities and is the home of the La Grange Area Historical Society (LGAHS) whose mission is preserving the history and heritage of La Grange and La Grange Park.
The LGAHS has taken pride in maintaining the Vial House for 40 years, and the time has come to paint the exterior of the home,
just in time to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Please consider giving a gift to the 150th Birthday Painting Project!
The Vial House is privately owned and operated by the LGAHS and does not receive local, state, or federal funding.
Achieving our fundraising goal for this project depends on YOU!
Simply click on the image above to donate or click here to learn more.
As a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, your donation is tax deductible.
Help us preserve this treasure!
Join us for 2024 Home and History Tour on September 15th. Visitors will enjoy touring through six unique residences! The homeowners will be available to answer questions and chat about their experience living in their home!
Get your tickets in advance – prices will increase on the day of the event and space is limited!
Bring your chairs or blankets, and a picnic, snacks or drinks and enjoy free live music on the lawn at the Vial House! We will have a variety of fun bands throughout the summer for family friendly entertainment. Grab a neighbor, tell your friends, and gather for some free summertime fun! (Check the website on the day of the event in case of weather – music may be cancelled for rain or excessive heat.)
Hope to see you there!
Are you interested in researching your family history but…
You don’t know how to start?
You don’t know where to look – libraries? internet?
What are the best genealogy programs?
Maybe you just have a few questions about genealogy…
Our volunteer genealogist is available for free consultations!
Appointments are necessary, so please select a time slot by clicking below.
Check back for more information!
Planning is underway for the 2nd annual Witches Ride!
La Grange Area Historical Society
Vial House Museum and Archive
444 South LaGrange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
E-Mail: Contact Us by e-mail for a quick response.
Phone: 708-482-4248
Museum Hours
Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Closed on Holiday Weekends
By appointment outside these hours. Click here to request an appointment.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to preserve the heritage and historical record of the La Grange Area.