Events & Programs

History Matters

The Libertyville Historical Society holds general audience programs in September, October, November, March, April and May. Programs may be in-person, Virtual, or Hybrid.

History Matters Jr. programs for elementary school students are held periodically.

View the schedule and register through the Cook Library events page.

Recorded Programs

When permitted, programs are recorded and posted on the Society's YouTube Channel.



The View from Cook Park Walking Tour, Summer 2022

Walking Tours

Self Guided
"Libertyville's Historic Milwaukee Avenue" is available online at http://www.theclio.com/tour/1501 or through the Clio - Your Guide to History app available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Search for 60048 and scroll down to Walking Tours and Heritage Trails. Prefer a printed version? This booklet offers abbreviated information on each building.

Docent Led
The Libertyville Historical Society offers docent-led walking tours each year.

The View from the Park: Libertyville’s First 100 Years
Take a 45-60 minute stroll around Cook Park as we discuss the town’s first hundred years as represented by the buildings surrounding the park. Offered once a year in the summer.

Lakeside Cemetery Walking Tour
Save the date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

2024 Cemetery Walking Tour Guide
2023 Cemetery Walking Tour Guide
2022 Cemetery Walking Tour Guide

Outreach

The Historical Society creates exhibits for display in the community, provides speakers for community organization meetings, and collaborates on school programs. Programs include such topics as :

  • The Amazing, Ever-Growing Libertyville

  • Hands on History

  • Legend of the Gate: History of St. Francis Woods

  • Brides of Yester-year: Wedding dresses in the Libertyville Historical Society collection

  • Who was Ansel B. Cook?

  • Libertyville Women: The First Women to Vote in Illinois

  • The Beginnings of Libertyville

  • Early Settlement Along the Des Plaines River

  • Stitches in Time: Discovering Libertyville History through the 1889 Union Church Signature Quilt

  • Service and Sacrifice: Libertyville During World War I

  • Libertyville in the 1920s

Contact us at info@libertyvillehistory.org for more details.