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Glencoe Historical Society Wins Two Museum Awards
The Glencoe Historical Society won two exhibition awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.  [more…]
Posted Oct 20, 2010 in Awards, Exhibits, Press Releases
Last Month for Baseball Exhibit; Baumgarten Feature on View
Field of Dreams Exhibit will be open until September and now includes information about about Glencoe’s only known Major Leaguer, former White Sox pitcher Ross Baumgarten, who was the featured speaker at the historical society’s garden gala July 24.  [more…]
Posted Jul 28, 2010 in Exhibits, Press Releases
White Sox Pitcher Baumgarten Reminisces at Historical Society Gala
More than 125 people gathered at the Glencoe Historical Society on July 24 for the group’s fifth annual garden gala fund-raiser.  [more…]
Posted Jul 28, 2010 in Events, Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
Field of Dreams Gala Set For July 24, 2010
Annual garden party fundraiser will be held on July 24. Tickets are $75 per person.  [more…]
Posted Jun 16, 2010 in Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
The Mystery of John Meck
We researched the life of John Meck, a Glencoe resident, after his “wanted” poster turned up on eBay.  [more…]
Posted Jun 10, 2010 in Research Center
Your Donations—With Personal Explanations—Are A Saving Grace
The recent donation of a present given to depositors at Glencoe National Bank illustrates how our banking institutions have changed.  [more…]
Posted Jun 10, 2010 in Research Center
Housing Survey Addressses Who Lived Here—Where and When
Village of Glencoe donated a 1942 Housing Survey which helps us reconstruct who lived in the Village, when did they live here and what did they do for a living.   [more…]
Posted Jun 10, 2010 in Research Center
Baseball Opens April 18
New exhibit, Play Ball: Glencoe Dreams to the Major Leagues!, will open April 18.  [more…]
Posted Apr 1, 2010 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
Follow Glencoe, North Shore History Talk by Michael Ebner Online
A recording of Michael Ebner’s talk about the Glenoce’s history is available online.  [more…]
Posted Jan 15, 2010 in Events
Two History Presentations at Glencoe Public Library
The Library's Centennial celebration includes presentations on the Potawatomi Indians and Famous Black Americans on Jan 31 and Feb 28, respectively.  [more…]
Posted Jan 6, 2010 in Events, Press Releases