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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…]
Posted Jun 16, 2010 in Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
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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
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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
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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
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Baseball Opens April 18
New exhibit, Play Ball: Glencoe Dreams to the Major Leagues!, will open April 18.  [more…]
Posted Apr 1, 2010 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
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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
Research Center and Museum Close for the Winter Holidays
Society will be closed December 22, 2009 through January 3, 2010.  [more…]
Posted Dec 16, 2009 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases, Research Center
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Talk for Families on History of Potawatomi Indians at Library
Glencoe Public Library will host a presentation on the Potawatomi Indians of the North Shore given by Lisa Cushing Davis, interim executive director of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston.   [more…]
Posted Dec 16, 2009 in Events, Press Releases
Join the Glencoe Historical Society for Historical Treasures!
Fundraiser in Glencoe on evening of Thursday, December 3 inlcudes Live and Silent Auctions, Food, and Drinks.  [more…]
Posted Nov 23, 2009 in Fundraising, Press Releases