Step into the past with an immersive, first-person theatrical tour exploring Victorian mourning traditions, funeral customs, mourning attire, and beliefs about connecting with the beyond. Experience an evening where history, mystery, and the supernatural come together.

Step into Lombard’s past after dark at the Candlelit Cemetery Tour! Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the village’s oldest cemetery and hear captivating stories of Lombard’s earliest residents, told from beyond the grave. With new voices and tales each year, there’s always something hauntingly new to discover.

Ages 12+. Bring a flashlight and prepare for uneven ground!

Step into Lombard’s past after dark at the Candlelit Cemetery Tour! Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the village’s oldest cemetery and hear captivating stories of Lombard’s earliest residents, told from beyond the grave. With new voices and tales each year, there’s always something hauntingly new to discover.

Ages 12+. Bring a flashlight and prepare for uneven ground!

Enjoy a free Music on Maple Street concert with Chicago-based singer-songwriter Dawn Xiana Moon on August 28, 2026, at 7 PM at the Bill Mueller Memorial Gazebo. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music under the stars!

Join us for a special presentation by Rana Segal of the Chicago Women's History Center. View On the Wings of Change: A Chicago Suffrage Mural and learn about the Chicago women whose determination helped secure the right to vote.

Join the Lombard Historical Society for Art @ the Peck, a free Tuesday-only kids art and craft program at the Sheldon Peck Homestead. Drop in Tuesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., June 2 through July 28, to create a fun seasonal craft each week.

Join the Lombard Historical Society for Art @ the Peck, a free Tuesday-only kids art and craft program at the Sheldon Peck Homestead. Drop in Tuesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., June 2 through July 28, to create a fun seasonal craft each week.

Enjoy a free Music on Maple Street concert with guitarist Dave Hiltebrand on July 10, 2026, at 7 PM at the Bill Mueller Memorial Gazebo. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music under the stars!

History After Hours – July

Enjoy a summer evening at the Carriage House, open late until 7:00 PM. While you're out, visit our America 250 exhibits at Lilacia Park and 23 W. Maple Street.

Join Building Love Amongst Cultures (BLAC) and the Lombard Historical Society at the Sheldon Peck Homestead Museum for the free Cultures of Community Festival!

Enjoy local artists, cultural exhibits, entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages as we celebrate the diverse cultures that make our community special.

Lee Murdock has discovered a boundless body of music and stories from the Great Lakes. On June 12th 2026, Murdock will present a concert, beginning at 7p.m.

Noted as a fluent instrumentalist on the six and twelve string guitars, Murdock combines ragtime, Irish, blues and folk styles with his flair for storytelling in songs.

Step back into the 1860s during Civil War Days at the Sheldon Peck Homestead! Experience history brought to life through engaging living history demonstrations, historic encampments, and stories connected to Lombard’s own Sanford Peck. Visitors of all ages can explore daily life during the Civil War era and discover how local history connects to a nation divided. Free and open to the public.

Join the Lombard Historical Society on Tuesday, June 4, at the Sheldon Peck Homestead to watch the legendary Big Boy steam locomotive pass through Lombard. Bring a chair, enjoy the view from the front yard, and arrive early—train times are approximate. The first 40 children will receive a free train whistle and bubble wand.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Step back to the early 1920s in Lombard for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and a dash of comedy.

Come dressed in your garden party best and wear an incredible hat and enjoy a delightful afternoon garden party. Enjoy summery refreshments, Victorian inspired games and crafts ages 12 and up.

Join the Lombard Historical Society as we present a free screening of SECRETS OF HIDDEN LAKE the latest documentary from Tim Frakes Productions, INC on July 18th at 8:00 pm at the Bill Mueller Gazebo at 23 W Maple Street

Bring a chair or blanket to watch and discover the Secrets of Hidden Lake!

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

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.