Each month LHS has evening hours for one of our sites! This month, visit the Victorian Cottage from 5pm-7pm.

Join us for the Lombard Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on April 22. The evening begins with highlights from 2025, our Board of Management elections at 6:30 PM, followed by a compelling program at 7:00 PM.

From the well-known battlefields of the Civil War Chicago played a vital role in the war for the Union. This lecture explores Chicago’s role through the stories of the men and women, both black and white who made their mark on the most tumultuous time in American history.

Each month LHS has evening hours for one of our sites! This month, visit the Victorian Cottage from 5pm-7pm.

Join us April 4 for food, drinks, and a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers—plus a farewell to Rae.

Join LHS in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as we present NIU Professor Sean Farrell speaking on his book, The Irish in Illinois.

Today over a million people in Illinois claim Irish ancestry and celebrate their love for Ireland. Sean Farrell bring together both familiar and unheralded stories of the Irish in Illinois, highlighting the critical roles these immigrants and their descendants played in the settlement and the making of the Prairie State.

Planning your big day? Join us for a fun and inspiring Wedding Expo featuring talented local vendors all under one roof! Meet the experts, gather fresh ideas, and enjoy a relaxed, stress-free planning experience.

Join LHS and Esotarium Florals & Decor to celebrate Women’s History month with a hands-on flower bouquet making workshop! Create bouquets inspired by the women of Lombard guided by the experts of Esotarium!

Meet the Hello Girls, the highly skilled and independent women of the US Army Signal Corps who performed vital translating and communications logistics during World War I. Learn about the important role of the telephone and the important role that women played in connecting the nation and beyond.

Each month LHS has evening hours for one of our sites! This month, visit the Carriage House from 5pm-7pm.

Join the Lombard Historical Society for an entertaining and revealing exploration of fascinating historical love stories — from epic romances to scandalous entanglements and everything in between!

Join LHS as Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it and how you can participate in your own home. Whether it is your first time celebrating this cross-cultural festival or part of your annual routine, ride with us as we saddle up for the Year of the Horse.

Join LHS as we celebrate Douglass Day on Valentine’s Day

Each month LHS has evening hours for one of our sites! This month, visit the Sheldon Peck Homestead from 5pm-7pm.

“Tis the season go gather round the radio and listen to tales of bygone eras. Join LHS and Radio Players West presenting: Christmas on the Radio!

Create your own holiday wreath-themed greeting card craft, a perfect seasonal keepsake or gift, in a fun and kid-friendly afternoon of creativity and community!

This invitation-only event features elegant holiday music and refreshments, bubbly beverages and festive desserts, and calls for dressy casual attire. RSVP is required.

Join Rae Slowik and Kim White for a fun, free virtual program exploring how Victorians celebrated Christmas!

Celebrate the Lighting of Lilacia Park!

Join the Lombard Historical Society from 4-8 pm during Jingle Bell Jubilee! Explore Gingerbread Way, a holiday market featuring glow items, candles, warm drinks, cotton candy, and more. Check out the Gingerbread House Contest entries and vote for your favorite. Enjoy face painting, and kids' crafts at the Carriage House. Take a tour of the Victorian Cottage, where costumed interpreters share the joys of Christmas past—free tickets are available at 4 pm at the Carriage House, with tours starting at 5:45 pm. Don’t miss the Canterbury Carolers caroling on the Cottage porch

Join LHS staff on a brand new tour of Lombard Cemetery honoring those who served in the military who have found their final resting place in Lombard Cemetery.

Step back in time and capture the spirit of the season inside the beautifully decorated Victorian Cottage. Create a new family tradition with a cozy holiday portrait perfect for cards, keepsakes, or framing.

Catherine Lambrecht, who achieved Grand Champion and Best of Show at the Lake County Fair for apple pie, will present the history of pies in America and our state.

Learn all about how to go about creating rich herbal salves, balms, and lotions to soothe and heal skin- all with natural ingredients that can be grown in your own backyard!

We’re keeping the museum open until 7 PM for a special evening in the Carriage House!