At the Sheldon Peck Homestead, conversations about abolition, temperance, and justice once filled the rooms. Through the childhood memories of Frank Peck, we can trace a local connection to John Jones, Frederick Douglass, and the national reform movements that shaped the 19th century.
Read MoreFrom pioneer families like the Pecks to Victorian households on Maple Street, New Year’s Eve has long been a time for reflection and renewal. Explore how generations before us marked the turning of the year.
Read MoreWhat began as four “arrowheads of unknown date” has become Lombard’s oldest known evidence of human presence. Learn how a decades old donation is changing our understanding of local history.
Read MoreBefore becoming Lombard…
Read MoreExplore the development and changes of Lombard's fire stations.
Read MoreEllen Martin is celebrated as the first woman to cast her vote in the State of Illinois, marking a significant yet often overlooked moment in American history. Her courageous act was not only a personal triumph but also a crucial step toward advancing women's rights and participation in the democratic process.
Read MoreIn memory of Patricia Poskocil founding member of LHS.
Read MoreLearn about the noteworthy organization that allowed homebound residents receive books.
Read MoreLearn more about Lombard’s airport…
Read MoreWhat does labor activism and Lombard have in common? At first glance, they don’t seem to be related to each other…
Read MoreLearn more about how telephone service came to Lombard.
Read MoreKnown today as Fabyan's Windmill, this glorious structure had its birth in York Center, southeast of Lombard.
Read MoreA look back at how streets and sidewalks came to be in Lombard…
Read MoreA look behind the scenes…
Read MoreLearn more about the history of the Prairie Path….
Read MoreLombard Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets and promotes the history of Lombard.
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