Preserving the Past
For Our Future
Established in 1955, the Libertyville Historical Society collects and preserves historical material and information relative to the Libertyville area. The 1878 Ansel B. Cook Home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to the society’s archives and museum.
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Liberty & Union Campaign
Phase II
An item of invaluable historical significance to Libertyville and Lake County with a connection to a nation-changing moment in U.S. history is in need of conservation.
History Matters
Fall 2026
Big Shoulders, Big Business
Monday, October 19, 7pm
Cook Park Library, in-person only
In the 19th century, Chicago literally rose from the mud to become an industrial giant and the nation's transportation hub. Business leaders and innovations transformed the face of Chicago and American industry. The legacy of these men would be evident in Chicago and the United States for decades afterward.
Naval Station Great Lakes
Monday, November 16, 7pm
Hybrid - Cook Park Library or Zoom
A represenative from the National Museum of the American Sailor explores the history of Naval Station Great Lakes. Learn the history of Naval Station Great Lakes from its founding in 1911 through two world wars, the development of modern warfare technology and its current role as the home of Recruit Training Command, the U.S. Navy's only boot camp.
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