Welcome to the Lansing, Illinois Historical Society.

The concept for the historical society began in 1975 when the Lansing Bicentennial Commission was established to plan celebrations for our country’s bicentennial.  The Heritage Committee was formed as part of that commission to emphasize the history of Lansing through various programs and exhibits.  Following the success of that celebration, the Historical Society was organized.  The Society was chartered by the State of Illinois on February  1976.   The Lansing Historical Society museum was opened on the ground floor of the Lansing Public Library in 1980.  Please visit our museum to learn more about Lansing History.