Join us for our History After Tours of the Victorian Cottage

Who was Old Charley? Join Rae Slowik virtually as she shares research into the identity of this "freedom seeker" and uncovers the man behind the painting!

Mark your calendars for a FREE screening of Sheldon Peck, Portrait of an Ordinary Man in Extraordinary Times, a documentary produced by Tim Frakes Productions.

Join Dr. Doris for a revitalizing 10-week session held at the scenic Carriage House! This class is designed to rejuvenate both your spirit and your body.

Join us for an exclusive 21+ event, Make Your Own Candle, hosted by the Lombard Historical Society in collaboration with Sprinkle Candles.

While Illinois is home to celebrated champions of freedom like Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama, it can be surprising for many Illinoisans to learn about the state's long history of slavery, racial segregation, and exclusion. Join LHS as we host Caroline Kisiel as she presents “Lives in Code: Stories of African American Resilience Under the Illinois Black Codes, 1819-1865.”

Join Dr. Doris for a revitalizing 10-week session held at the scenic Carriage House! This class is designed to rejuvenate both your spirit and your body.

In 1947, 14 families, led by Louis Shirky, raised $30,000 to buy a farm in DuPage County and create a cooperative community that crossed racial, religious, and class lines. Amidst racial tensions and acts of violence, they built a neighborhood where fair housing and opportunity thrived, proving that unity and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.

Don’t miss this inspiring documentary that shows the power of community and resilience. Join us to see how the York Center Co-op changed lives and made history.

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of the white wedding dress came from, or if Victorians had bridesmaids? Or what about the origins of the honeymoon? These beloved wedding traditions all have fascinating Victorian roots! Let’s explore them!

Join the Lombard Historical Society in a special evening tour of the Sheldon Peck Homestead. Discover how this modest home of a folk-art painter played an integral role not only in the history of Lombard but also in the broader context of the Civil War.

Join us for the final day of Leapin’ Lizards! 100 Years of Little Orphan Annie!

Join us as we celebrate the season with Victorian Christmas Traditions!

Join Rae and Kim as we enjoy a spot of tea and pleasant company while learning about how Victorians celebrate the holidays!

Help solve the caper of the missing Christmas Crackers! The residents are getting ready for their annual Christmas Party but the Christmas crackers have gone missing! Help find the crackers on this brand new tour designed for children ages 4-12.

Celebrate a fantastic 2024 with the Lombard Historical Society VIP Party

Join the Lombard Historical Society from 3-8 pm during Jingle Bell Jubilee! New this year, explore Gingerbread Way, a holiday market featuring glow items, candles, warm drinks, cotton candy, and more. Check out the Gingerbread House Contest entries and vote for your favorite.

Show off your creative skills by decorating your own gingerbread house! Then come visit the Carriage House during Jingle Bell Jubilee to vote for your favorite!

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” 

Join Kim White for an evening where you will learn how to make this delightful holiday treat! There will be an opportunity to taste it as well!

Step back in time to the Golden Age of Radio. Enjoy the radio show "Little Orphan Annie" and experience her adventures live on stage, presented by Radio Players West.

Merry Mocktails

Why did an average American woman become a WAC during World War II and place herself in peril?

Cyndee uses excerpts from her mother’s letters written home during WWII to provide a romantic yet frightful glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in history.

Christmas Mart on West Maple Street

Tour the Historic Lombard Cemetery located on Main Street during the day! Learn about the history of Lombard and the people who once lived here. This tour will also identify features of a Victorian cemetery that have fallen out of fashion.