News
All Glencoe Historical Society announcements including press releases and newsletters.
Below are summaries of the last ten news items. To find older items, please browse the archives or search for them based on keyword.
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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…]
- 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…]
- 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…]
- 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…]
- 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