Book your tour today! Explore the rich history and horticultural wonders of Lilacia Park. Discover the unique features that make this park truly exceptional.
Planning your dream wedding? Join us for the first-ever Lombard Historical Society Wedding Expo ! Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities at our unique venues, ideal for both ceremonies and receptions.
Join us for the LHS Annual Meeting
Join us for historical theatrical experience stepping back into the Victorian Era. WomanLore's one-woman performances are adapted directly from journals, autobiographies, and personal writings. WomanLore offers a complete theatrical experience, authentically costumed and designed, accurately evoking the era being portrayed.
Celebrate a fantastic 2024 with the Lombard Historical Society VIP Party
Enter to Win Tickets to Annie the Musical Tickets!
Christmas Mart on West Maple Street
Tour the Historic Lombard Cemetery located on Main Street during the day! Learn about the history of Lombard and the people who once lived here. This tour will also identify features of a Victorian cemetery that have fallen out of fashion.
Join us for an evening tour of the Victorian Cottage and learn about the mourning traditions of the time.
Join the Lombard Historical Society, the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, and members of the Village Board of Trustees, along with Rita’s friends and family, as we honor her lasting contributions to Lombard’s history.
We invite you to stop by Village Hall at 255 East Wilson from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, to say hello, and be a part of this special celebration for Rita. The official proclamation declaring October 17 as ‘Rita Schneider Day’ will be read at 5:30 p.m. RVSP not required.
Lombard Park District in partnership with the Lombard Historical Society invites you to an evening at the oldest cemetery in Lombard. Attendees will be guided on a candlelit tour through the cemetery where they will meet past residents of Lombard that lived here over a hundred years ago.
Join us for our annual Babcock’s Grove Cemetery Clean-Up!
A great activity for the whole family…
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience and explore the homes and the neighborhood of Harold Gray the creator of Little Orphan Annie.
Join us for the l Building Love Amongst Cultures (BLAC) Multicultural Art Fair of Lombard presented with Lombard Historical Society featuring local artists, along with events and exhibitions at the Sheldon Peck Homestead Museum
Join us for a special preview before the exhibition opens to the public! Experience an exclusive preview of our new exhibition, "Leapin Lizards! A Hundred Years of Little Orphan Annie," a captivating exhibition that celebrates the creation of Little Orphan Annie and her creator, Harold Gray. Click to learn more.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and enchantment as we welcome Aileen Quinn. Meet and mingle with Aileen before enjoying her presentation, where she will discuss her career and her role as Little Orphan Annie in the beloved 1982 film adaptation
Join us for rejuvenating yoga sessions at the Lombard Historical Society, led by the experienced and knowledgeable Dr. Doris from Jade Orchid Wellness.
Join us for rejuvenating yoga sessions at the Lombard Historical Society, led by the experienced and knowledgeable Dr. Doris from Jade Orchid Wellness.
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Jingle Bell Jubilee
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Christmas Mart on West Maple Street
Columbian Exposition and the murder of H. H. Holmes
Tour the Historic Lombard Cemetery located on Main Street during the day! Learn about the history of Lombard and the people who once lived here. This tour will also identify features of a Victorian cemetery that have fallen out of fashion.
Lombard Park District in partnership with the Lombard Historical Society invites you to an evening at the oldest cemetery in Lombard. Attendees will be guided on a candlelit tour through the cemetery where they will meet past residents of Lombard that lived here over a hundred years ago.
Enjoy fashions from the 60s. 70s, and 80s.
"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."- Andy Warhol
See a variety of historic homes and their interesting connection to someone from Lombard’s past.
Heritage Tours of Lilacia Park will start on May 2, 2023, prior to the official start of Lilac Time on May 6, 2023. There are no tours on Mondays or Sundays with the exception of Mother’s Day.
Brian “Fox” Ellis - Illinois Humanities Road Scholar
Ribbon Cutting of the Carriage House Addition
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