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The old Coolidge School building no longer stands.  The beautiful new building is in use and incorporates many elements of the old building. Now is the time to tell the story of Lansing’s public schools in District 158.  We invite … Continue reading →

Lansing’s only police officer to be killed on duty, Ken Novak, died on April 8, 1992.  Lansing’s only marine to be killed in Iraq, Phil Martini,  died on April 8, 2006. Each year the Lansing Historical Society mounts and exhibit … Continue reading →

Monday, March 25, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library, Community Room. 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Il 60438 David Jahntz will portray a Revolutionary War surgeon and Jim Nawrocki will portray a soldier of the Continental Army to give us a … Continue reading →

Did you know that the Underground Railroad existed right here in our neighborhood? Dr. Larry McClellan, retired professor at Governors State University, has done extensive research and is about to publish a book.  He will share his findings which include … Continue reading →

              The Lansing Historical Society’s Festival of Lights, Christmas around the World will open on Monday, November 26th at 6:00 p.m with a performance by the TF South Choral Department singing Christmas music on … Continue reading →

October 5th, 6th and 7th We will have a tent at Lansing’s Autumn Fest at the brand new Fox Pointe venue!  Our tent will feature a timeline of Lansing History to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Lansing’s incorporation.  There will … Continue reading →

Anyone up for a walk in the cemetery on a late October night? No worries! We’re doing a virtual tour through Lansing’s Oak Glen cemetery. Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Community Room of the Lansing Public Library, 2750 … Continue reading →

Monday, Sept. 24, 2018    6:00 p.m. Lansing Public Library, Community Room 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing,Il   The Lansing Historical Society will celebrate the Bicentennial of Illinois with a presentation by Dr. Ted Cable about his book. If you have been … Continue reading →

The Lansing Historical Society is proud to present the District 158 summer school Time Travelers musical production, “The Incredible Westward Movement.”  Monday, August 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. upstairs on the Lansing Public Library stage, 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Illinois.  … Continue reading →

“Brides through the Decades” has once again been our summer exhibit at the museum.  It always changes, as new gowns are donated every year, adding to the rich history conveyed by the wedding trends.  Hours are Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, … Continue reading →