Nov
6
to Nov 9
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Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
26
1:00 PM13:00
Lombard Historic Cemetery Tour
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.
Oct
17
to Oct 18
CANCELEDThe Art of Dying: Spiritualism and the Victorians
Join us for an evening tour of the Victorian Cottage and learn about the mourning traditions of the time.
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00
Rita Schneider Day!
Join the Lombard Historical Society, the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, and members of the Village Board of Trustees, along with Rita’s friends and family, as we honor her lasting contributions to Lombard’s history.
We invite you to stop by Village Hall at 255 East Wilson from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, to say hello, and be a part of this special celebration for Rita. The official proclamation declaring October 17 as ‘Rita Schneider Day’ will be read at 5:30 p.m. RVSP not required.
Oct
4
to Oct 5
Tales + Tombstones
Lombard Park District in partnership with the Lombard Historical Society invites you to an evening at the oldest cemetery in Lombard. Attendees will be guided on a candlelit tour through the cemetery where they will meet past residents of Lombard that lived here over a hundred years ago.
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Lombard Cemetery Annual Clean Up
Join us for our annual Babcock’s Grove Cemetery Clean-Up!
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00
Jun
22
10:00 AM10:00
2024 Little Orphan Annie House Walk
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience and explore the homes and the neighborhood of Harold Gray the creator of Little Orphan Annie.
Jun
15
12:00 PM12:00
Multicultural Art Festival
Join us for the l Building Love Amongst Cultures (BLAC) Multicultural Art Fair of Lombard presented with Lombard Historical Society featuring local artists, along with events and exhibitions at the Sheldon Peck Homestead Museum
Apr
26
6:30 PM18:30
Leapin Lizards! A Hundred Years of Little Orphan Annie Exhibition VIPs & Members Preview
Join us for a special preview before the exhibition opens to the public! Experience an exclusive preview of our new exhibition, "Leapin Lizards! A Hundred Years of Little Orphan Annie," a captivating exhibition that celebrates the creation of Little Orphan Annie and her creator, Harold Gray. Click to learn more.
Apr
24
6:30 PM18:30
Mix and Mingle with Aileen Quinn Beloved Actress
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and enchantment as we welcome Aileen Quinn. Meet and mingle with Aileen before enjoying her presentation, where she will discuss her career and her role as Little Orphan Annie in the beloved 1982 film adaptation
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00
Yoga at the Lombard Historical Society
Join us for rejuvenating yoga sessions at the Lombard Historical Society, led by the experienced and knowledgeable Dr. Doris from Jade Orchid Wellness.
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00
Yoga at the Lombard Historical Society
Join us for rejuvenating yoga sessions at the Lombard Historical Society, led by the experienced and knowledgeable Dr. Doris from Jade Orchid Wellness.
Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00
Dec
2
3:00 PM15:00
Nov
19
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
4
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
19
to Oct 20
The Art of Dying: The Death in the Columbian Exposition
Columbian Exposition and the murder of H. H. Holmes
Oct
14
1:00 PM13:00
Lombard Historic Cemetery Tour
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.
Oct
6
to Oct 7
Tales & Tombstones
Lombard Park District in partnership with the Lombard Historical Society invites you to an evening at the oldest cemetery in Lombard. Attendees will be guided on a candlelit tour through the cemetery where they will meet past residents of Lombard that lived here over a hundred years ago.
Jun
24
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00
Fifteen Minutes of Fame Exhibit Opening Reception
"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."- Andy Warhol
May
13
10:00 AM10:00
2023 Trolley Tour of Select Lombard Homes
See a variety of historic homes and their interesting connection to someone from Lombard’s past.
May
2
to May 20
Lilac Heritage Tours
Heritage Tours of Lilacia Park will start on May 2, 2023, prior to the official start of Lilac Time on May 6, 2023. There are no tours on Mondays or Sundays with the exception of Mother’s Day.
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00
Robert Ridgway: When Amateur Bird Watching Became a Rigorous Science
Brian “Fox” Ellis - Illinois Humanities Road Scholar
Mar
16
4:00 PM16:00
Dec
3
4:00 PM16:00
Nov
20
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
5
9:00 AM09:00
