Wauconda Township Historical Society

06/24/2026

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/activity/search/detail/11540?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true Stop by at the Cook House from 2-5 pm for house tours and see our patriotic display. Free event, but $3 donation suggested. Afterwards, enjoy all the festivities at Phil's Beach celebrating America 250! Registration required for this event through the Wauconda Park District.

06/24/2026

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=historic&viewMode=list Enjoy a scenic and historic Bangs Lake boat tour. Register through the Wauconda Park District. Learn about the history of the lake itself and all the beaches and lakefront properties, past and present. 🚤🏖️

06/23/2026

The Historical Society of Island Lake has a great membership special right now! For just $5 you can became a member of HSIL and learn more about the history of Island Lake. Their newsletter contains a chockful amount of history you never knew! Whether you lived in Island Lake or just want to be supporter, consider a $5 membership today. :)

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday locally with Historical Society of Island Lake!

For just $5, receive our special Summer 2026 newsletter featuring a timeline of Island Lake and area history—receive by mail or email.

Better still, for the same $5, become a Historical Society of Island Lake member and receive our quarterly newsletter as part of your membership!

Help preserve and share our local history for future generations!
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06/19/2026

Last Saturday, we had another delightful Summer Tea at the Cook House! ☺️🫖 Highlights included sipping blue tea, playing Patriotic Bingo, admiring our patriotic display, and simply enjoying the day. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the tea—see you next year!

06/17/2026

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILLAKE/bulletins/40acb11 Did you know that we are part of the Lake County Self-Guided History Tour? Check this out! 👇

Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250 Lake County, Illinois sent this bulletin at 04/14/2026 10:52 AM CDT translate view as a webpage Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250 As part of America 250 in Lake County, we are inviting residents to he...

06/08/2026

Thanks to those that came out on Sunday to enjoy music on the lawn by Alex Laskowski Music, enjoyed some yummy treats from Kiki's Cotton Candy and stopped inside the Cook House for tours and see our display. Next Open House will be July 5 from 1-4 pm and July 18 from 2-5 pm before the Wauconda Park District America 250 Celebration. 🇺🇸 😊

06/07/2026

Check out our Revolutionary War Display timeline at the Wauconda Area Public Library Lobby Display! Up through the month of June. And promoting our upcoming events! 🇺🇸🤗

06/01/2026

Upcoming programs! Not listed below, but our next Open House is Sunday, June 7 with Alex Laskowski Music on the viola and Kiki's Cotton Candy.

05/29/2026

Wauconda Memorial Day Parade, 5/25/26. Thank you to our members Dan, Luis, Beth, Jeanne, and Janet for proudly carrying our banners. Thank you Wauconda Highlights to credit for a couple of these photos too. .

05/23/2026

Wishing you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Take time to remember and honor those who served. 🇺🇸