Wish List: We are in need of acid-free storage for textiles. Can you help?
In order to properly store our collection of delicate textiles, we are in need of acid-free boxes. Each box costs $45 dollars - would you be willing to donate the cost of a box so
New Session Added February 10th at 11:00!
Join us for our annual Tea with your Doll! This year our tea takes place in the 1970's, a decade filled with disco dancing and crazy fashion! Come learn about what life was like for
Rising from the Ashes: Celebrating La Grange History at Emmanuel Episcopal
Join us to celebrate Emmanuel Episcopal Church's recent designation to the National Register of Historic Places. We will explore the rich history of this landmark building and its many roles at the center of
Visits with Santa
Santa will be at the Vial House for photos and chats on the tin can phones again this year. Visits and photo ops are available by appointment only, and registration will be open soon,
New! Holiday Sips and Sweets Tour
Save the date of December 17th for an evening of hors d’ oeuvres, drinks and scrumptious desserts in 4 historic homes. Travel to each home on the tour within your assigned group beginning with
Annual Holiday Open House
Please join us for some old-fashioned cheer at the Holiday Open House on December 3rd from 1 – 4 pm. The Vial House will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, music will be playing,
Photos with Santa
Visit Santa on the front porch of the Historical Society for a chat about your wish list and a photo opportunity! One family per appointment please. Visits take place outdoors, so please dress for the
Festive Holiday Tea
Join us for a unique and festive afternoon tea! This event will feature tantalizing sweets and scrumptious savories. Enjoy the festivities while learning about Victorian traditions, ornaments, and quirky postcards! Gather some friends or
Family Research – Free Consultations!
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
New Hours for Museum and Research!
We are pleased to announce that we are extending the hours that we are open ~ come in for a visit! Wednesday 9:30 – 12:00 Thursday 11:00 – 2:00 Friday 11:00 – 2:00 Saturday 11:00
Technological Treasures ~ New Exhibit!
We are pleased to welcome you to our new exhibit which showcases items from our collection that tell the story of how technology has impacted our lives through the decades. At home, at work, seeking
Enjoy some of our past exhibits!
We invite you to view two of our past exhibits from 2018 and 2019. Vintage Vows: Our 2018 exhibit featured wedding dresses from the late 1800’s through the present from local La Grange and La
Brick by Brick: Tracing your Home’s History
Brick by Brick: Tracing Your Home's History If walls could talk… Was your home moved, damaged by fire or enlarged to accommodate a growing family? Join the La Grange Area Historical Society and genealogist
Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!
Our holiday events include something fun for the whole family! Holiday Open House - Our annual Holiday Open House will be on Sunday, December 2nd from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. We will be open to the
Be a Part of Giving Tuesday
Please save the date for Giving Tuesday, November 27th. You can support the work we do at the Historical Society preserving the heritage of our community and offering educational and entertaining programs and events to
Women of WWII
The La Grange Area Historical Society will highlight the many contributions of women during World War II during a special program featuring author, Barb Warner Deane, who has written a book on the topic, and
Roaring Twenties Murder Mystery Evening
Watch the calendar for another murder mystery night due to popular demand! Guests got dolled up and joined us for a swanky evening at "The Rose Club," the most exclusive Speakeasy in town! La Grange’s most
Vintage Vows
Our current exhibit features wedding dresses from the late 1800’s through the present from local La Grange and La Grange Park residents. Come in and admire the gowns, accessories, and traditions that were a part
2018 Calendar of Events
The 2018 Programs and Events calendar is coming together, and it is packed full of tours, parties, guest speakers, educational events and more! There is something for everyone on our calendar this year, and the
New Exhibit Coming Soon!
The curation of our upcoming exhibit is underway! We'll give you a hint - you're going to fall in love with it!
Annual Tea With Your Doll! Sold Out
Join us for our annual Tea with your Doll! This year our tea takes place in the 1920's, a decade filled with roaring music and glamorous fashion! Come learn how life was changing for families
Storytime with Santa
Bring the kids for a fun evening with Santa. Cocoa and cookies will be served as Santa reads classic and new Christmas stories. There will be opportunities for pictures with Santa as well. Each child
Victorian Ornament Presentation
Victorian Ornament Presentation Date: Friday, December 8th Time: 7:00 - 8:30 Location: La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Rd. Returning to the Vial House Museum this year is the Victorian Christmas tree
Holiday Open House
Please join us on Sunday, December 3rd from 12:00 - 4:00 for some old fashioned festivities during our Holiday Open House. The Vial House will be beautifully decorated with our vintage holiday collection. Jolly
Spooky Storytime! Register Now!
Join us this October for Spooky Storytime! This new event was created by our Tea with Your Doll coordinator, Becca Rymsza, and it's sure to be tons of fun for the little ones! Come participate in
Register Now for Halloween Events!
New Events Coming in October! Hauntings of La Grange Join us at the LaGrange Area Historical Society’s Vial House (circa 1874) for an evening of haunting, disquieting, and out of the ordinary tales that are embedded
New Events Coming in October!
Hauntings of La Grange Join us at the LaGrange Area Historical Society’s Vial House (circa 1874) for an evening of haunting, disquieting, and out of the ordinary tales that are embedded in the La Grange area’s
West End Walking Tour – New Wine Tasting Option Available!
The La Grange Area Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of the West End walking tour with John Burns on September 9th and 10th. The tour will focus on La Grange’s west end and
Blind Pig Social August 1st at 1416
The La Grange Area Historical Society has teamed up with fourteensixteen restaurant for the “Cooler in La Grange” promotion sponsored by the LGBA. Our cooler is painted with a Blind Pig theme, and we invite
La Grange Park Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
In conjunction with La Grange Park's 125th Anniversary Celebration the La Grange Area Historical Society will be highlighting the history of La Grange Park during museum hours on Saturday, July 15th from 9:00 am to 1:00
Stone Avenue Station Plaque Dedication
The LaGrange Area Historical Society Invites You To The Dedication of a Plaque Honoring the Restoration of the Stone Avenue Station Join Us at the Station Monday July 10th At Ten O’ Clock in the
New Summer Hours!
During the summer, the museum will be open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This is in addition to our regular hours on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and the last
Heart of La Grange: Then and Now Walking Tour on June 11th.
A John Burns walking tour of the historic 5th Ave/La Grange Rd. will be taking place on Sunday, June 11th from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. The tour will begin at the La Grange Rd. train
“Cooler in La Grange” Celebration
Join us on Tuesday June 6th from 5:00-9:00 pm at Fourteensixteen Restaurant! The La Grange Area Historical Society has teamed up with fourteensixteen restaurant for the "Cooler in La Grange" promotion sponsored by the LGBA.
2017 Summer Internships at the La Grange Area Historical Society
The La Grange Area Historical Society is seeking summer interns with a variety of qualifications, including technology, research, and marketing. An internship with the La Grange Area Historical Society will give you hands-on experience in
Frank Lloyd Wright Walk Tour Scheduled for May 21st
Our popular Frank Lloyd Wright tour of LaGrange will be offered May 21st, 2017. This two-hour walking tour will take you to four of the Frank Lloyd Wright homes in LaGrange. Historical Society member, John
The Villiage of La Grange to Recognize the La Grange Area Historical Society
The Village of LaGrange will recognize the LaGrange Area Historical Society for its contributions to the community. The ceremony will take place May 8th at the Village Hall, 53 South La Grange Road. A plaque
Brick by Brick : Tracing Your Home’s History
If walls could talk… Was your home moved, damaged by fire or enlarged to accommodate a growing family? These questions can be answered at an adult education class at the LaGrange Park Library. This class
Support the La Grange Area Historical Society with La Grange Gives
Take a bite out of La Grange in February, and you'll be giving back when you dine out. When you dine at many of your favorite La Grange restaurants from Feb 15-28 and mention LaGrangeGives,
Rock n’ Roll 50’s Style at the Historical Society’s Tea with your Doll
Come learn about sock hops and Rock n’ Roll while enjoying 50’s style snacks and tea. We will be featuring American Girl Doll, Maryellen Larkin and raffling off American Girl themed prizes. This event is
Class on the History of La Grange Now Offered Through LTHS Adult Ed
Starting in February La Grange Area Historical Society member John Burns will be teaching a new class through the LTHS Adult Education program. The Program titled "La Grange, A Look Back" will start February 2nd and
LGAHS Annual Holiday Open House
Despite the cold temps, the first snowfall of the year made the perfect backdrop for our Open House at the Vial Museum. Many families came to see Santa, sip hot cocoa, and shop in the
Story Time with Santa
Bring your little ones (ages 4-13) to visit with Santa and drink hot cocoa while he reads a magical holiday story. Story times will be offered on three dates in December: 12/8, 12/15, and 12/22.
Tea with your American Girl
Come enjoy a fun tea party with your American Girl and celebrate Maryellen (1954) at the Vial House. Click here to register. Saturday, February 11th 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00 Sunday, February 12th 1:00 and 3:00
Stone Avenue Station Renovation Receives Historical Award
The Stone Avenue station renovation project was honored at the Landmarks Illinois 2016 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards ceremony on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Each year, Landmarks Illinois and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Discover the West End Tour Scheduled for September 9th and 10th
The La Grange Area Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of the West End walking tour with John Burns on September 9th and 10th. The tour will focus on La Grange’s west end and
The La Grange Centennial Quilt
The La Grange Public Library unveiled the village’s restored Centennial Quilt this past February. The La Grange Area Historical Society was asked by the Library to help commemorate the quilt’s re-installation. LGAHS member John Burns
Register For Our American Girl Tea Party
We are happy to announce 8 upcoming dates for our American Girl Tea Party. Come have Tea with Your American Girl Doll! You’ll enjoy popular food and treats from the lifetime of our featured doll,
State of the Historical Society (SOTHS)
Last week, President Obama delivered the annual State of the Union message. It is with SOTU still on my mind that I offer a similar address, this one though, concerns the State of the Historical
Lost and Found, A Conversation with Nancy Kenney
June 5, 2005: a team of British divers located an American submarine in the Golf of Thailand, missing since just before the end of the Second World War. Eighty-six men were lost with the U.S.S.
Law & Order: La Grange
Lately, you've heard much about our efforts to digitize the files we keep on each home in the La Grange area. A much less talked about endeavor, though, is the one to photograph and
Historic Restoration Revives Beloved La Grange Stone Avenue Train Station
Tom Livingston, President of the Village of La Grange, reflects with fondness on the Stone Avenue Train Station. “My father took the train out of this station for forty years. It’s a real workhorse…” However, time had taken a toll on the
Spring News
What's Wright in La Grange? Sunday, May 17th from 1:30 - 3:00pm A Walking Tour Given by LAHS Member: John Burns. On this tour you'll learn about Wright's bootlegged designs. You'll also have the chance
Stone Avenue Station Mini-Tours
Join us at Stove Avenue Station during the West End