Making History Meaningful

Step back to the early 1920s for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and a touch of comedy at the Lombard Historical Society! Search for hidden clues throughout the Carriage House and Victorian Cottage as you work to solve the mystery. Get your tickets today, space is limited.

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!

Join author Jamie Gehring for a fascinating virtual discussion of Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber. Hear about her chilling childhood growing up next door to Ted Kaczynski in Lincoln, Montana, her experience writing the book, and Kaczynski’s surprising connection to Lombard.

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.