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The Lansing Historical Society Museum will re-open with the Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day exhibit. We are pleased to be able to  honor Lansing’s Fallen Heroes who both died on April 8th, Officer Kenneth R, Novak, Jr. in 1992 and … Continue reading →

The Lansing Historical Society in conjunction with the Lansing Public Library will present a living history portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt by acclaimed actress and scholar, Leslie Goddard on Monday, March 23, 2020 on the Lansing Library stage at 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., the Lansing Historical Society in partnership with the Lansing Public Library will host Art. T. Burton presenting his program on Black Cowboys and the Wild West. The author of three critically acclaimed … Continue reading →

Monday, December 2, 2019 will be the grand opening of this year’s Festival of Lights.  The evening will kick off with a choral program by the TF South Choir under the direction of Samantha Elliot. This will be held upstairs … Continue reading →

Lansing Historical Society had a booth at Autumn Fest again this year.  We are pleased to announce the winners of the  ceramic adorable holiday pieces that Jan Bockel of Just Beautiful Ceramics donated: Margaret Gist won the Snowman, Paul Schultz … Continue reading →

Monday, October 28, 2019, 6:00 p.m.  Lansing Public Library stage, 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Il 60438 Mr. Jim Kijewski, longtime director of the Lan-Oak Pool and TF South swim coach, will share memories of running the pool.  The public is … Continue reading →

The Lansing Historical Society will conduct a walk on the Oak Glen side of town on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.  We will meet at the parking lot of the Walter Schultz Agency, 18119 Torrence Ave. and walk … Continue reading →

The Lansing Historical Society is proud to present the School District 258 Time Travelers’ musical production of “Greatest American Heroes of the 20th Century.” Monday, August 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. on the Lansing Public Library stage, 2750 Indiana Ave., … Continue reading →

The “Brides through the Decades”  exhibit will be up in the museum through the month of August. We have over 70 gowns and other articles of vintage clothing on display along with photographs of many of the brides and notes … Continue reading →

Monday, June 24, 2019, 6:00 p.m.  Meet at municipal parking lot behind Kilroy’s, Ridge Rd. & William St. This year the History Walk on Ridge will feature information along the east end of Ridge Rd.  We’ll meet behind Kilroy’s and … Continue reading →