Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Dedicated to preserving the past of the Village of Lansing, Illinois Each meeting begins with the business portion followed by program and/or speaker.

The Lansing Historical Society meets at the Lansing Public Library in the Community Room on the 4th Monday of the month (except July and August) at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome. Dues are $15 per year for individuals, $25 for a business, professional, organization or institute, $100 for a lifetime member and $5 for a student member. The 2022 Lansing Historical Society board members are:

T

ony DeLaurentis, President
Susan Bovino, Vice President
Phyllis Drewno, Treasurer
Sharon Murphy, Secretary
Marti Benne, Director
Dan Bovino, Director
Rich Dust, Director
Barb Dust, Curator

06/11/2026

Due to the potential severe weather this evening, the Lansing historical Society Museum will be closed. We will be open on Saturday from 11 AM to 1:00 PM.

Lansing Historical Society Presents Our Annual "Brides Throughout The Decades" display. Come see our beautiful collectio...
06/11/2026

Lansing Historical Society Presents Our Annual "Brides Throughout The Decades" display.
Come see our beautiful collection of wedding gowns from different periods of time. Learn our history through these elegant works of art.
This display will run through the month of August.
Opening night will be Thursday, June 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please come by and visit this wonderful look back at our history. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of our founding!

Normandy - Omaha Beach June 6th 1944😢 Freedom is not free...
05/25/2026

Normandy - Omaha Beach June 6th 1944😢
Freedom is not free...

05/20/2026
What a beautiful day for the Good Neighbor Day Parade! Paul Schultz was the aviator on board with Mario Bovino driving!...
05/02/2026

What a beautiful day for the Good Neighbor Day Parade! Paul Schultz was the aviator on board with Mario Bovino driving! Ashley, Dan, Sue and Barb managing candy. Our mascot was Lucy!

Excellent performance by Illinois Humanities Speaker Brian “Fox” Ellis as John Adams: Architect of our Democracy. Co-hos...
04/30/2026

Excellent performance by Illinois Humanities Speaker Brian “Fox” Ellis as John Adams: Architect of our Democracy. Co-hosted with Thornton Fractional South High School History Club

Festival of Lights ~ Christmas Around the World ~Now on display at the Lansing Historical Museum.Our display features 37...
12/18/2025

Festival of Lights ~ Christmas Around the World ~
Now on display at the Lansing Historical Museum.
Our display features 37 trees from various countries and local organizations. Each tree explains the traditions of each culture.
Our museum is located in the lower level of the Lansing Public Library 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing Illinois.
Museum Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Noon to 3:00 p.m.
It's kinda like the Museum of Science and Industry but FREE!!!

12/11/2025

Did you visit us for the Festival of Lights Grand Opening? So grateful to the interest of our special reporter, Mia Romo, who highlighted the event! Please view and stop by during the holiday season. Monday - Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 3pm

Address

2750 Indiana Avenue
Lansing, IL
60438

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11pm - 1pm

Telephone

+1 312-969-0385

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