La Grange Area Historical Society
The story of Santa Fe Speedway harkens back to the mid-1800s, when the first German settlers, with a true entrepreneurial spirit, created Tiedtville and Santa Fe Park. These establishments were the accomplishment of one of the first founding families and their long-lasting legacy.
The Flagg Creek Heritage Society has selected its best archival images, with contributions by family members and lifelong residents, to tell this story. Christina Andino is a lifelong Countryside resident and a local realtor. She is a board member of the Flagg Creek Heritage Society and the La Grange Area Historical Society and also volunteers at the Willow Springs Historical Society.
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd between 11:00 – 2:00 to meet the author and pick up a signed copy of the book at LGAHS!
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.
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.