Wauconda Township Historical Society

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Wauconda Township Historical Society Wauconda Township Historical Society exists to preserve the Andrew C. Cook house and foster interest in our local history.

Local historical society and historic house museum.

Thanks for the post Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. Our members are amazing!
10/22/2026

Thanks for the post Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. Our members are amazing!

We're making National Chamber of Commerce Day a week long event! And we are focusing on what really matters - OUR MEMBERS. Thanks to those of you who have sent pictures and narratives about your business - keep them coming!

Our next spotlight is Wauconda Township Historical Society!
"Our members are amazing! For over 50 years, the Wauconda Township Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving the history of Wauconda Township. We engage, educate, and enrich the community through events like our annual ice cream and pie social, bi-annual cemetery walk, historic summer tea, open houses, programs, docent-guided tours, and more. There’s always room for new members—join the fun! Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, January through November. Visit our website for more information - a link can be found on our page."

Thank you Wauconda Garden Club for the festive pumpkin! 🎃
10/21/2026

Thank you Wauconda Garden Club for the festive pumpkin! 🎃

Last week to vote for the Scarecrows at Wauconda Park District! 🗳 Ends October 15th. Justus is still there right acros...
10/12/2026

Last week to vote for the Scarecrows at Wauconda Park District! 🗳 Ends October 15th. Justus is still there right across the street from his sister-in-law and brother-in-law's brick house, Andrew & Mary Cook!

10/05/2026
Grayslake Cemetery Walk today at 1:30 and 2:30 pm.
10/04/2026

Grayslake Cemetery Walk today at 1:30 and 2:30 pm.

Some great events coming up from our friends at the Mt. Prospect Historical Society!
10/04/2026

Some great events coming up from our friends at the Mt. Prospect Historical Society!

Join us this fall for a season of exciting events at the Historical Society!

Learn more and register for each event at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/105674623301.

🍂 10/18: Blacksmith and Weaving Demonstration
🍁 10/14: Bessie's Workbasket, Kinusaiga - SOLD OUT!
🍂 10/24 - 10/25: Model Train Display
🍁 11/2: MPHS Book Club, The Third Coast
🍂 11/4: Evening Creations
🍁 11/7: Afternoon Tea, Jacqueline Kennedy - SOLD OUT!
🍂 11/10: Bunco Night!
🍁 11/11: Bessie's Workbasket, Random Acts of Kindness Calendar

2026 Wauconda High School Homecoming Day Recap from the parade from 9/24/26. 💛💜
10/03/2026

2026 Wauconda High School Homecoming Day Recap from the parade from 9/24/26. 💛💜

Had a great time at the Senior Fair at the Township Hall today. Thanks for stopping at our table and hope to see you so...
09/30/2026

Had a great time at the Senior Fair at the Township Hall today. Thanks for stopping at our table and hope to see you soon at one of our events! www.waucondahistory.org

Some classmates from the Class of '64 took a tour of the Cook House during Homecoming/Alumni weekend. Welcome!
09/29/2026

Some classmates from the Class of '64 took a tour of the Cook House during Homecoming/Alumni weekend. Welcome!

Address

711 N Main Street
Wauconda, IL
60084

Telephone

(847) 526-9303

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