Creative FUNdraising events and programs help support the Museum and bring history to life. The Museum has several events and activities planned for 2026, including the Lake Bluff History Museum Auto Show, Crab Tree Farm tour, Ghost Walk, Holiday Home Tour … and more!
Join Us For Fun Events!
The Promise of Liberty
Come see rare early printings and select replicas of the nation’s founding texts up close -- an experience typically reserved for major museums and institutions. "Promise of Liberty" takes place Oct. 22. more...
Chautauqua Programs
The Chautauqua tradition returns with a series of presentations that will honor this story-telling legacy through interactive deep dives led by local historians. more...
View from the Bluff Podcasts
We're celebrating the USA’s 250th with a Podcast Series that highlights the stories that made Lake Bluff ... Lake Bluff. more...
Holiday Home Tour is on Dec 6, 2026
Celebrate the season with us on Sunday, Dec. 6 by attending the Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour. more...
Influencers: A Legacy of Creative Spirit
Our newest exhibit explores Lake Bluff's creative DNA by featuring the artists, writers, musicians and actors that have shaped the village's history. more...
Lake Bluff Walking Tours App
The museum launched a brand-new app for smart phones and tablets this spring, offering three tours of historically significant buildings, neighborhoods and stories -- with more tours to come. more...