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 in 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.

The Lansing Historical Society Museum will be closed during renovations at the Lansing Public Library starting December 2026. Check locations below for our upcoming programs.

 November-December, 2026 – Festival of Lights Location—Shegog’s 3212-14 Ridge Rd

February 22, 2027 – Jazz with Art Burton Location—Kasey’s 17800 Lorenz Ave

March 22, 2027 – Albert Kahn, B Dust/P. Schultz Location—Kasey’s, 17800 Lorenz Ave

April 8, 2027 – Fallen Heroes Location—Village Hall Community Room, 3141 Ridge Road

April 26 , 2027- Trivia Night Location—Kasey’s, 17800 Lorenz Ave

May, 2027 – day TBD – Annual Banquet…Location—Kasey’s, 17800 Lorenz Ave