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Lake Bluff History Museum Lake Bluff History Museum preserves and celebrates the history of Lake Bluff, Illinois, a village on Chicago's North Shore.

10/14/2026

Long before anyone signed the famous Declaration of Independence parchment, local newspapers were spreading the news of freedom. On Thursday, October 22nd, you can see some of these front pages and door-front postings up close! THis includes a rare, July 1776 original printing of the Declaration of Independence in the Boston Gazette featuring a Paul Revere masthead. It’s a raw look at the American experiment—complete with typos, political realities and news about a smallpox outbreak.

Renowned historic document expert Seth Kaller is bringing rare foundational documents to Lake Forest High School's auditorium at 7 PM on October 22 It's hosted by Lake Bluff History and the Lake Bluff 250 Committee and is free to attend -- but seats are limited and reservations are required.

VIsit lakebluffhistory.org to save your spot or click: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOv6gmKoLaIfl3RGL_JkPD7lOXGaCP3UpLh9tDFuIzqTuaSQ/viewform

The Declaration of Independence wasn't just history—it was technology. Come to "The Promise of Liberty" on October 22 to...
10/14/2026

The Declaration of Independence wasn't just history—it was technology. Come to "The Promise of Liberty" on October 22 to see a rare July 22, 1776 printing of the Boston Gazette featuring a Paul Revere masthead. This newspaper spread the news of independence weeks before anyone signed the famous parchment we see in museums today. It reveals a raw, unedited version of the American experiment, complete with the era's unique political realities, typos and even announcements about the local smallpox outbreak.

This is just one artifact you'll see at event, which is presented by historic document expert Seth Kaller (shown in these photos) and hosted by Lake Bluff History and Lake Bluff 250 Committee.

"The Promise of Liberty" takes place at 7 pm on October 22 at Lake Forest High School's auditorium. Original and early replicas of US foundational documents will be on display in the school library and you'll have the opportunity to see them up close.

There's no cost to attend but reservations are required. Click here to reserve your seat: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOv6gmKoLaIfl3RGL_JkPD7lOXGaCP3UpLh9tDFuIzqTuaSQ/viewform

This Sunday is the day to learn about Lake Bluff's ties to the Chautauqua movement. “Under the Grand Tabernacle: The Lak...
10/09/2026

This Sunday is the day to learn about Lake Bluff's ties to the Chautauqua movement. “Under the Grand Tabernacle: The Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Chautauqua and the Birth of a Village" takes place on October 11 at 2:00 PM at the Union Church of Lake Bluff, which is the where the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting tabernacle was located.

Please note the location, time and date of this program!
"Under the Grand Tabernacle" is free but reservations are requested so we can plan accordingly. Save your seat here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/.../lakebluffhistory.../2237794 See less

10/07/2026

How much do you really know about Lake Bluff’s most notorious and incredibly tragic true crime story about Elfrieda Knaak? Have you read “The Furnace Girl” by Kraig Moreland?

We’ve reopened our exhibit on the case and have copies of the book for sale in the Museum.

Stop by the Museum and let us know who YOU think was behind Elfrieda’s death.

10/07/2026

We're grateful for the sponsors of "The Promise of Liberty," and we encourage you to frequent these local businesses and organizations that help Lake Bluff History Museum fulfill our mission to preserve, share and celebrate history. The community is invited to "The Promise of Liberty" at 7 pm October 22; there's no cost to admission but reservations are required. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about America's founding documents!
Save your seat now -https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScOv6gmKoLaIf.../viewform

10/05/2026

Save the date for December 6, 2026–Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour: The most festive event around!

10/05/2026

December 6 is the Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour—the most festive small-town charm you’ll find for miles and miles. Tickets available in our bio or at lakebluffhistory.org/events .

10/01/2026

One of our Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour host families really gets into the spirit of the holidays—ALL the holidays. We can’t wait to see how they decorate in December!

The Museum’s Holiday Home Tour is on Sunday December 6. Link to purchase tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakebluffhistorymuseum/2443824

10/01/2026

One of our Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour host families really gets into the spirit of the holidays—ALL the holidays. We can’t wait to see how they decorate in December!

The Museum’s Holiday Home Tour is on Sunday December 6. Link to purchase tickets is in our bio! Or visit LakeBluffHistory.org/events

Time for a Chautauqua program on ... the Chautauqua! Come to Lake Bluff History Museum's presentation on “Under the Gran...
09/28/2026

Time for a Chautauqua program on ... the Chautauqua! Come to Lake Bluff History Museum's presentation on “Under the Grand Tabernacle: The Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Chautauqua and the Birth of a Village." It's on October 11 at 2:00 PM at the Union Church of Lake Bluff, which is the where the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting tabernacle was located.

Please note the location, time and date of this program!

"Under the Grand Tabernacle" is free but reservations are requested so we can plan accordingly. Save your seat here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakebluffhistorymuseum/2237794

Address

127 E Scranton Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL
60044

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(847) 482-1571

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