We connect & inspire by exhibiting, preserving and celebrating history.

Our programs, exhibits and education initiatives provide audiences with an understanding of how communities develop, change and grow and help further develop one's sense of self, place and community.

We serve the Lake County area, with a focus on Lake Forest and Lake Bluff community history, offering more than 20 lectures and public programs a year, and several rotational exhibits. With a robust collection dating back to the 1840s, the History Center handles research requests each year from people looking for information about Lake County events, architecture, businesses, institutions and people.

For more information on programming and upcoming events, visit our main website with the link below.