Lakes Region Historical Society

Lakes Region Historical Society The Lakes Region Historical Society, preserving the rich history of Antioch and the Chain O' Lakes area The MUSEUM is located at 817 Main St.

The Lakes Region Historical Society was formed in 1973 and continues to preserve the rich history of Antioch and the Chain O' Lakes area. and is open Saturdays from 11-3, March through December. The MEETING HOUSE MUSEUM is located at 977 Main St. and is open by appointment. Please call 847-395-4912 and leave a message. The LASCO ARCHIVE CENTER is located at 965 Main St. and is also open by appoint

ment. If you are planning a trip from out of town, please contact us at least one week before so that we will have someone available to assist you. The Archive Center is the repository for photos, maps, family histories, postcards, newspapers and many more resources for family and local history. Help is available for genealogists, even if their families did not come from the Chain O' Lakes area. Private tours are available for all of the facilities and The Meeting House is available for private functions.

Check out these great businesses!
09/01/2026

Check out these great businesses!

08/22/2026

We picked up this sweet lil bird feeder from our neighbors at Found Vintage Home and Gifts. Make sure to check out all the great local shops during sidewalk sales through Sunday. 🤎

08/21/2026
Let's go shopping!
08/17/2026

Let's go shopping!

We’re so proud of our local business community!

Congratulations to all of Antioch’s 2026 Daily Herald Best of the Best and Readers’ Choice Award winners and top picks — including Family Heirloom Antiques (Best Antique Shop) and The Stubborn Sunflower (Best Suburban Business, Best General Merchandise Store, and Best Consignment Store), along with so many other outstanding shops, restaurants, and attractions that make our community special.

These awards are a great reminder of the talent, dedication, and heart that our local businesses bring to Main Street and beyond every day.

We’re also honored that the Village of Antioch earned recognition as a Reader's Choice for Best Downtown Atmosphere and Best of the Best for Best Bike Path and Best Outdoor Site (Sequoit Creek Park).

Read all about it here: https://e-edition.dailyherald.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=77a517a2-71d1-46d6-9805-1ac340c0b73a&edid=bb91b7fd-a88b-431c-ac3f-4f9dd9698e7b

Come visit, shop local, and experience why so many people choose Antioch!

As boating season is winding down, we thought that we would show you one of the marinas on the Chain. Can you tell where...
08/14/2026

As boating season is winding down, we thought that we would show you one of the marinas on the Chain. Can you tell where it is/was located? There is a CLUE in the right center of the image.
For those of you who can't figure it out, the "answer" will be posted in the comments below. ⛵️🚤🛶

Have you been to this year's fair? Tomorrow is the last day for 2026. These views are from 1909!
08/02/2026

Have you been to this year's fair? Tomorrow is the last day for 2026. These views are from 1909!

Were YOU able to watch?
07/20/2026

Were YOU able to watch?

🌕 Happy Moon Day!

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface, marking one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the Moon while millions watched from Earth.

More than half a century later, the moment still reminds us how far curiosity, courage, and determination can take us. 🚀

Do you remember watching the Moon landing—or hearing stories from someone who did?

Happy bunch at Rothe's Sylvan Beach Hotel dance pavilion. The hotel was located at the far western end of North Avenue o...
07/20/2026

Happy bunch at Rothe's Sylvan Beach Hotel dance pavilion. The hotel was located at the far western end of North Avenue on the lakefront. We have previously done a story on the Sylvan Beach, which you can find here on our page. (This image is from the late 1910's or early 1920's and was recently colorized).

You can still vote!
07/04/2026

You can still vote!

If you were downtown for today's Independence Day Parade, you know why so many people believe that the Village of Antioch has the Best Downtown Atmosphere in the entire Chicagoland area!

Show your support for the Village. Today and tomorrow are your last chances to vote for the Village of Antioch in the Daily Herald's "Best of the Best" Readers’ Choice Awards!

Residents are encouraged to show their support by voting for Antioch in the following categories:
• Best Downtown Atmosphere
• Best Bike Path
• Best Outdoor Site – Sequoit Creek Park

Voting is open through Sunday, July 5, and you may cast one vote per day. While you’re voting, be sure to support the many outstanding local businesses and organizations that have also been recognized.

Cast your vote here: https://readerschoice.dailyherald.com/custom_link/6a3190cc52e1030768c6728f

Thank you for helping highlight all that makes Antioch a great place to live, work, and visit!

Antioch's Farming Families--the Asa Little Farm, 25906 Grass Lake Rd.This property was purchased from the government in ...
06/21/2026

Antioch's Farming Families--the Asa Little Farm, 25906 Grass Lake Rd.
This property was purchased from the government in 1843 by Asa Little and his wife Deborah Palmer, both born in New York state. The original home to the right in the early photo was built in the 1850’s and replaced the previous log cabin residence. An addition was added to the east side of the home in the 1860’s due to the birth of the growing family of 11 children. As the Civil War dragged on, Asa, now 41 years old, and his son, Edbert, age 16, enlisted in the Army on February 18, 1865 and served for 8 months in the 153rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, not knowing that the war would soon be coming to an end. The property remained in the family until Asa’s son, Alonzo, sold the property to George Wolf in 1927. Mr. Wolf owned the property until 1956. It remains today as private residence at 25906 W Grass Lake Road.

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965 Main Street
Antioch, IL
60002

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11am - 3pm

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+18473954912

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