Libertyville Historical Society

Libertyville Historical Society Open Sundays 2-4pm, June through August

First two weekends in December. Registration required.

Private tours by appointment.

$5/adults (18+), Kids free

History Matters program series September, October, November, February, March, and April.

This year's tour features the stories of five military men from Libertyville who lost their lives while serving in WWII ...
08/25/2026

This year's tour features the stories of five military men from Libertyville who lost their lives while serving in WWII - Lowell Acox, Elmer Egloff, Glen Dale Kranz, Paul Ray, Jr., and William Whitney II - as researched by Libertyville Historical Society life member Joe Nemmers, Jr. Learn more and register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/libertyvillehistoricalsociety/2345694

08/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dom D. for winning the Stars & Parks Adventure Challenge gift bag! A special thanks to Cook Memorial Public Library District, Libertyville Historical Society, MainStreet Libertyville and Village of Libertyville, Illinois - Government for their participation.

⭐ Missed the adventure? We've extended it through August 31! Complete the adventure and turn in your card to receive a commemorative America 250 pin while supplies last. 🔗https://www.cooklib.org/starsandparksadventure/

Registration is open for our annual The View from the Park: Libertyville's First 100 Years walking tour. Register at lib...
08/04/2026

Registration is open for our annual The View from the Park: Libertyville's First 100 Years walking tour. Register at libertyvillehistory.org.

It was a pleasure to welcome the staff of GreenTree Animal Hospital to the Ansel B. Cook Home today. The practice sponso...
07/25/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome the staff of GreenTree Animal Hospital to the Ansel B. Cook Home today. The practice sponsored our new dog statue and Awards & Engraving provided the plaque. It was a special surprise for Addie and Kellen to find a photo of their grandfather, Fire Chief Jack Reitman, in our Community + Service exhibit!

Kim and her husband Shawn stopped by last Sunday's open house to see the medical bag of Dr. Day, Kim's grandfather, in o...
07/23/2026

Kim and her husband Shawn stopped by last Sunday's open house to see the medical bag of Dr. Day, Kim's grandfather, in our Community + Service exhibit which features artifacts and photographs from Libertyville service professionals and organizations. Many thanks to the Day family for their donations to the Society's collection! You can see Dr. Day's bag and the rest of the exhibit during Sunday open houses (2-4pm) through the end of August. $5/adults, kids free.

Just two more weeks to complete the Stars & Parks Adventure! https://www.cooklib.org/starsandparksadventure/1.) Pick up...
07/17/2026

Just two more weeks to complete the Stars & Parks Adventure! https://www.cooklib.org/starsandparksadventure/

1.) Pick up your Adventure Card at the Cook Library or the Libertyville Recreation office. 2.) Visit 16 engaging and fact-filled stations located throughout Libertyville [including one at Sunrise Rotary/Central Park shown below]. 3.) At each station, discover fascinating historical facts and collect pieces of a secret code. 4.) Crack the full code to earn a prize and entry into a raffle for a special gift basket.

A sneak peak at some of the items in our Shop Local pop up exhibit. Come by the Cook Library foyer tomorrow (Sunday, Jul...
07/11/2026

A sneak peak at some of the items in our Shop Local pop up exhibit. Come by the Cook Library foyer tomorrow (Sunday, July 12) between 2pm and 4pm to get a closer look at these and other items from Libertyville stores. The Ansel B. Cook Home is also open tomorrow from 2pm to 4pm.

Before malls, big box stores, and the Internet, Libertyville residents shopped regularly along Milwaukee Avenue. Stop by...
07/09/2026

Before malls, big box stores, and the Internet, Libertyville residents shopped regularly along Milwaukee Avenue. Stop by to see items from the Libertyville Historical Society's collection representing some of these merchants this Sunday, July 12 from 2pm to 4pm in the Cook Library foyer. Then visit the Ansel B. Cook Home also open from 2pm to 4pm.

Happy Fourth of July and Semiquincentennial! Enjoy these photos of Bicentennial year activities 50 years ago in Libertyv...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July and Semiquincentennial! Enjoy these photos of Bicentennial year activities 50 years ago in Libertyville. The Ansel B. Cook Home is open this Sunday! Come for a visit between 2pm and 4pm. $5/adults, kids free.

As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, our 2026 summer exhibit "We the People: Community + Service" highlights j...
06/26/2026

As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, our 2026 summer exhibit "We the People: Community + Service" highlights just a few of the many service professionals and organizations that have dedicated time and effort to strengthen and support the village.

Photographs and artifacts from the Libertyville Fire Department and Libertyville Police Department , doctors & nurses, and organizations such as the Libertyville Junior Woman's Club, Libertyville Boys Club (Libertyville Wildcat Youth Sports - formerly LBC), the Lions, and the Red Cross are featured.

The Ansel B. Cook Home is open on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm through the end of August. $5/adult, kids free.

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413 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL
60048

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(224) 513-7426

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