Upcoming Events

Please note that we do not issue refunds.  We appreciate your support of the La Grange Area Historical Society!

2025 Schedule of Events

February

The Underground Railroad in Our Backyard

Tuesday, February 25th  7 – 8:30 pm
Professor Larry A. McClellan reframes the local story of the Underground Railroad in our surrounding community, not only introducing guests to early freedom seekers, but also illustrating those who bravely aided them. McClellan features dozens of individuals who made dangerous journeys to reach freedom as well as residents in Chicago and across northeastern Illinois who made a deliberate choice to break the law to help. The presentation charts the evolution of the northeastern Illinois freedom network and shows how Chicago and the western suburbs emerged as a point of refuge.

Special Exhibition for Black History Month:  The Bernardine Sims Family Memorabilia and Art Collection
February 1 – March 1

Bernardine Sims and family have graciously loaned their family archives and art to share with the community in celebration of Black History Month.  Please visit this special exhibition during the month of February anytime during our normal open hours:  Wednesdays 9:30 – 12 and Thursday – Saturday 11 – 2. 

March

 

Quincy Street Distillery Tasting

April

 

The Perfect Pair – Wine and Chocolate Tasting
April 9th  7:00 – 8:30

May

 

VIP Exhibition Grand Opening Party

Exhibition Grand Opening

Memorial Day Program ~ Local Hero Robert Coulter Jr.

 

 

June

 

Picnic in the Park – Free Concert
History Crawl – Forest Park & Oak Park

July

 

Picnic in the Park – Free Concert
Ice Cream Social

August

 

Picnic in the Park – Free Concert

September

 

Home and History Tour
Picnic in the Park – Free Concert
Murder Mystery is Back by Popular Demand!

October

 

Witches Ride – October 4th 1:00 – 4:00

November

December

 

Holiday Open House  December 7th  1:00 – 3:00
Visits with Santa 
Sips and Sweets Holiday Home Tour  December 14th