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Onward to Chicago, Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois

Monday, February 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library stage, 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Illinois 60438 Dr. Larry McClellan will talk about his new book that focuses on the freedom seekers themselves who traveled on the Underground Railroad in our … Continue reading

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Festival of Lights, Holidays Around the World, Grand Opening.

Monday, November 27th, 6:00 p.m. The evening will begin upstairs on the Lansing Public Library stage, where the choirs from TF South and TF North will present their program of holiday music. Then the audience will be invited downstairs to … Continue reading

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Looking at Old Lansing Photos

Monday, October 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Join us for a look at photos of Lansing through the years shown on the big screen. These will include photos of old Lansing and what is at the sites now. The event of … Continue reading

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Brides Through the Decades

The Lansing Historical Society Museum is once again offering its “Brides Through the Decades” exhibit. We have over 50 wedding gowns and other fashions on display spanning the years from the late 1800s to the year 2000. There are photos … Continue reading

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Exploring Our “Roots”: Farming History

The Lansing Historical Society members will share facts about the village’s early settlers and their farms. This will be a round-table discussion where the audience will be asked to contribute their memories of the early farms in order to build … Continue reading

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19th Century Life Through Artifacts

Monday, March 27, 2023. 6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library, upstairs, 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Illinois 60438 Michael and Mario Bovino have researched historical maps to pinpoint numerous Victorian-aged properties throughout the region and have dug up some amazing artifacts. Included … Continue reading

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African American Heritage Water Trail

Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library, upstairs, 2750 Indiana Ave. Lansing Illinois Openlands speakers, Lillian Holden and Laura Barghusan will show slides and tell the stories of Bishop Ford, Larry Hawkins, Jan Ton, Hazel Johnson, the … Continue reading

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Fesival of Lights, Christmas around the World, Grand Opening

A Holiday wonderland will return to Lansing on Monday, Novembe 28, 2022 with the Grand Opening of the Fesitval of Lights. The public is invited to the free event which will begin upstairs at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana … Continue reading

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The History of the Lansing Fire Department at 100 Years

Monday, October 24th, 6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library, upstairs 2750 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL, 60438 From its volunteer roots in fighting prairie fires to its leadership in emergency medical services, the role of this important village entity will be presented … Continue reading

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The Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson

Historian Art T. Burton will present the life of Jackie Robinson and the impact his life had on American Sports. This program celebrates the 75th anniversary of Robinson’s breaking the color barrier in professional baseball. The program will take place … Continue reading

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