The La Grange Area Historical Society

The La Grange Area Historical Society Established in 1972 to bring together people interested in the history and study of the area, by operating an archive and museum.

Since its founding in 1972, the society has been documenting the rich history of two villages, La Grange and La Grange Park, Illinois, by collecting significant photos, artifacts and memorabilia from publications and sources dating back to the early 1900's. The La Grange Area Historical Society archives and records information on the people, homes, schools, churches and businesses in the area. Our

primary goal is to make the collection relevant and accessible to present and future generations by digitizing our holdings and partnering with other organizations throughout the village to disseminate information about the community.

This magnificent flag belonged to the Carey family of La Grange and now hangs in the stairwell at the Historical Society...
06/14/2026

This magnificent flag belonged to the Carey family of La Grange and now hangs in the stairwell at the Historical Society. It dates from early 1818 before Illinois became the 21st state and before Congress mandated that the flag would have 13 stripes and 20 stars, with a new star being added upon the admission of a new state into the union. The flag was donated to us by their grandson, Eugene Bailey, and we are grateful and proud to be able to display it for the community to enjoy.

Our first free concert of the summer is June 19th! Come enjoy the music of Southwater Band from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on the la...
06/13/2026

Our first free concert of the summer is June 19th! Come enjoy the music of Southwater Band from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on the lawn at the Vial House!

Happy Birthday La Grange ~ founded on this day in 1879! Enjoy this photo of La Grange's founding father Franklin Cossitt...
06/11/2026

Happy Birthday La Grange ~ founded on this day in 1879! Enjoy this photo of La Grange's founding father Franklin Cossitt (standing center) surveying the action on Fifth Avenue.

Visit the La Grange Area Historical Society and time travel from the 1890s to the 1970s.For more information - lagrangeh...
06/07/2026

Visit the La Grange Area Historical Society and time travel from the 1890s to the 1970s.
For more information - lagrangehistory.org

Visit the 2026 La Grange Area Historical Society Exhibit and walk through the 1890s to the 1970s. For more information: ...
06/03/2026

Visit the 2026 La Grange Area Historical Society Exhibit and walk through the 1890s to the 1970s.
For more information: https://lagrangehistory.org/

05/25/2026
Memorial Day Parade 1928
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Parade 1928

Address

444 S La Grange Road
La Grange, IL
60525

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+17084824248

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