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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 appointment. 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.

Would you know where you were from this photo? (West side of Main Street looking south!) This original photo is from th...
10/07/2026

Would you know where you were from this photo? (West side of Main Street looking south!) This original photo is from the collection of Bonnie Keulman Adrianson and was recently colorized.

DOES ANYONE RECOGNIZE THESE YOUNG GENTLEMEN? If so, please identify them for us!

We know that people aren't keen on changing the old photos with AI, but with a little clean-up and color--and NO other a...
10/01/2026

We know that people aren't keen on changing the old photos with AI, but with a little clean-up and color--and NO other alterations, memories can return. What do you think of these? The "original" microfilmed newspaper article is below this post.

Antioch Sequoits Football YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS MAKES US ALL PROUD! Here are the Sequoits from 105 years ago!
09/25/2026

Antioch Sequoits Football YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS MAKES US ALL PROUD! Here are the Sequoits from 105 years ago!

AGREE! Visit the museum at 965 Main St. when you're out! NO ADMISSION FEE! 🏫
09/12/2026

AGREE! Visit the museum at 965 Main St. when you're out! NO ADMISSION FEE! 🏫

Have a little lunch before going to the Art Center across the street. There won't be too many more great weather days be...
09/12/2026

Have a little lunch before going to the Art Center across the street. There won't be too many more great weather days before.....it's not great weather!

Perfect day to go to AAFA!
09/12/2026

Perfect day to go to AAFA!

RECEPTION DAY! It feels like summer outside, but we're celebrating all things Autumn today! 🍂 JOIN US!

WOW!! Tried a different AI to colorize the old images--what do you think? (Brick building is Vegas Restaurant!)
09/05/2026

WOW!! Tried a different AI to colorize the old images--what do you think? (Brick building is Vegas Restaurant!)

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. 🤎

Address

965 Main Street
Antioch, IL
60002

Opening Hours

11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18473954912

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