Information about Libertyville Historical Society programs, collections, archives, photographs, and membership. Open house and tour dates, hours and cost.

Libertyville is a village in Libertyville Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Lake Michigan, approximately 40 miles north of the Chicago Loop. As …

On April 21, 2025, the Libertyville Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service and the United States Department of the Interior. …

May 5, 2015 · The history of modern Libertyville begins in the early 1830s when English settler George Vardin and his family arrived in what is now Libertyville. The small settlement that …

The history of Libertyville’s Downtown survey area reflects the arc of both commercial and residential development at the core of what is now the Village of Libertyville, and includes …

Jun 22, 2024 · Libertyville, Illinois, is a village steeped in history, tracing its origins back to the early 19th century. Established first by... Downtown Libertyville, a quaint yet historically rich …

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the Allied Forces and Germany signed an armistice – an agreement to stop the fighting that had raged across …

Established in 1955, the Libertyville Historical Society collects and preserves historical material and information relative to Libertyville and the surrounding area. The 1878 Ansel B. Cook …

We are dedicated to sharing the entwined stories of people, events and nature through exhibitions, education and community engagement. At the Dunn Museum, our passion is to …

There are endless ways to enjoy the Spirit of Independence in and around Libertyville. Check out a few of our local options! The Adler Arts Center maintains and interprets the historic home of …