You ride the bike path named for Robert McClory, but who was he beyond the signs? McClory was a longtime Lake Bluff resident and Republican U.S. congressman (Illinois’ 9th District, 1963–1969). A lawyer and community advocate, he focused on infrastructure, public safety, and constituent services, earning a reputation for steady, bipartisan leadership. In Washington, McClory worked on…
Join us for a brief, illustrated talk on how Lake Bluff’s late-19th and early-20th century camp meetings and Chautauqua-inspired programming helped shape the village’s artistic currents—and how those currents echoed through the region, from shore to suburb. Lecture will be held in the Grace United Methodist Church basement, Sunday, September 20th at 2:00pm. More details forthcoming.
Hop aboard for a lively History Museum Talk in the basement of Grace United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00pm. We’ll ride through railroad history—from the first electric lines in 1898 to today’s fast trains and freight networks. Bring your questions and curiosity, and stay for a short Q&A after the presentation.
One-hour lecture with displays of historical documents, including materials related to the “Promise of Liberty,” will be led by Seth Kaller, a leading expert in acquiring, authenticating, and appraising historic documents and artifacts. The talks will feature remarkable documents and artifacts from major collections and institutions, highlighting the ongoing legacy of liberty and rights that the Promise…
The Lake Bluff Children’s Home (1894–1969) charts a community-driven response to child abandonment during the 1890s recession, its evolution from an institutional to individualized foster and counseling care, and its enduring impact on local identity and national debates about residential care and foster services. Learn more about the Lake Bluff Children’s Home at Grace United Methodist Church…
The Lincoln Portrait: A Remarkable Journey of Rediscovery Discover the fascinating story behind one of the most extraordinary portraits of President Abraham Lincoln ever created. The National Portrait Gallery recently unveiled a rare, life-size portrait of Lincoln painted by artist W. F. K. Travers in 1865. Standing nine feet tall, this remarkable oil painting is one of…