Upcoming Events

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

New!

New Permanent Exhibition

Visit our new display highlighting the early history of the area and the stories of how our two villages came to be!

February

Underground Railroad in our Backyard    February 19th 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Dr. Larry McClellan will explain the active research underway nearby in old Flagg Creek and Lyonsville and share stories about freedom seekers on their journeys through Northern Illinois. Larry A. McClellan reframes the story, not only introducing readers to earlier freedom seekers, but also illustrating that those who bravely aided them were Black and white, men and women. 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. Enjoy this follow up on our initial program with Prof. McClellan last year.