Glencoe Historical Society

10/02/2026

The weather looks perfect on Sunday, so what are your plans??
Join our docent-led tour of Daggitt Cemetery this Sunday at 2pm. For reservations and more information https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/daggitt-cemetery-tour-tickets/

09/29/2026

Have you visited our Eklund Garden lately? The rain prevented us from holding our annual garden gala in the Eklund Garden, but you can stop by anytime to visit! It is open to everyone in the community for a stroll or for having coffee with a friend.

09/28/2026

Join us this Sunday for a docent-led tour of Daggitt Cemetery!!
Hear stories about this early Protestant pioneer cemetery, home to the last resting place for many of Glencoe’s earliest farmers.
This family-friendly walking tour of the Daggitt Cemetery will be Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
For tickets and more info: https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/daggitt-cemetery-tour-tickets/
The Cemetery is located on Lake-Cook Road between Green Bay and Sheridan Roads in Highland Park, near the Braeside railroad station where parking is available.

09/23/2026

Glencoe Historical Society is excited to assist Glencoe Park District's W**e Walk to Kalk this Friday night!
Click the post below for more information.

This could be you 🍷 W**e Walk to Kalk is on September 25! Enjoy w**e, delicious bites, and fun facts about the history of our parks. Good drinks, good food, good company—what more could you ask for?

Register here: https://bit.ly/4qZJUYu

09/17/2026

A little rain won't stop us!! Please join us at our new venue, Glencoe Union Church at 263 Park Avenue in Glencoe, for Retro Glencoe Gala this Saturday night at 6pm!!
Dj, dinner, dancing, and drinks! You won't want to miss the fun and support GHS.
Tickets at https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/2025-retro-glencoe-gala/

09/14/2026

Join us this Saturday night to celebrate the 70's in Glencoe!! DJ, dancing, dinner, and drinks - you don't want to miss this opportunity to support your local historical society and have some fun!!
Tickets at https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/2025-retro-glencoe-gala/

09/08/2026

Less than two weeks away - don't forget to purchase your tickets for Retro Glencoe Garden Gala!!!
Saturday, September 19th at 6pm https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/2025-retro-glencoe-gala/

09/01/2026

We can't wait to see you at Retro Glencoe, our annual fundraising Garden Gala, to celebrate the 1970's in Glencoe!!
What were some of your favorite businesses from this decade? Wally King's? Chin's? Just the Thing? We'd love to hear from you!
For tickets to Retro Glencoe, visit https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/2025-retro-glencoe-gala/

08/19/2026

You're invited to help us celebrate that 1970's in Glencoe at our annual fundraising Garden Gala: Retro Glencoe!!!
Saturday, September 19th at 6pm
For more information, visit https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/2025-retro-glencoe-gala/

06/27/2026

Curious about the history of Glencoe's business district? Join us tomorrow, Sunday, June 28th at 2pm for a docent-led Downtown Walking Tour!
Reservations are required and can be purchased for $32 at https://glencoehistory.org/2020-at-the-museum/downtown-docent-tour-tickets/