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Join us for a video tour of Cossitt School’s “nooks and crannies” and learn about the history of the first school in La Grange! A link to the tour will be sent after check-out and the link will be available for one week after purchase. -
11 x 17 Print of a black and white sketch of a street scene on Burlington Avenue -
11 x 17 Print of a black and white sketch of Lyons Township High School (North Campus) -
11 x 17 Print of a black and white sketch of Stone Avenue Station -
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! Bring your notes, bring your questions (tablets or laptops also welcome!) Appointments are necessary, so please select a time slot. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have before your appointment - click here for the contact form. -
Round glass Christmas tree ornaments with Lyons Township High School (red) or Stone Avenue Station (green) or Fountain (gold). -
Handmade Pottery available stamped with La Grange or La Grange Park. Exclusive design made locally by Janaware. Please Note: All pottery items are pre-ordered. Items ordered will be available in approximately 2 weeks. Available in these styles: Small Crock $25 5.5 in high 3.5 in wide Large Crock $40 7 in high 4.5 in wide Planter $35 5.5 in high 6 in wide Mug $25 5 in high 3.5 in wide Bowl $24 -
Set of five holiday notecards with five unique images from our collection of vintage greeting cards, Victorian or Art Deco. -
A fun and interesting overview of the first hundred years of La Grange history. -
A reproduction of the advertisement placed in the downtown Chicago papers by village founder F.D. Cossitt. -
Reproduction of an early map of La Grange as it was conceptualized by founder Franklin D. Cossitt. It was created in the 1870's and discovered a century later in the original Cossitt real estate office in 1976. -
Visit Santa at the Historical Society for a chat about your wish list and a photo opportunity! One family per appointment please. Members please use code "member" during check out to receive the member price. If you wish to take photos with combined groups of families or friends, please reserve more than one time slot.