Lake County Historical Society and Museum

Lake County Historical Society

Sharing History Since 1875

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Come visit our museum inside the Old Lake Court House on the Square.

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Help the Society share and preserve Lake County history by becoming involved.

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Membership

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Announcements

The museum opens this year on June 14, as we focus on an inventory of our collection and planning for our 150th anniversary year. Stay tuned!

Recent and upcoming activity in 2025 includes:

April 4 – 6 – sponsored hole for Crown Point Community Library Mini Golf
May 3 – History of Banking in Lake County by Andy Collins, Corporate Historian for Centier Bank
June 7 – History Speaks: Civil War Stories
June 23 – Mondays with the Mayor (recording)

June 14, July 26, August 9, September 13 – Meet with us at Farmer’s Market from 9 AM to 1 PM!

This list is not exhaustive and will be updated as we finalize and announce future events. Check our Facebook page for the most up to date information.