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Event Series Northbrook Community Commission: Flamingo Fridays

Northbrook Community Commission: Flamingo Fridays Kickoff

Village Hall 1225 Cedar Ln., Northbrook, IL, United States

From 5 - 7pm come join us at the Flamingo Friday Kickoff event behind the Village Hall! There you’ll spend an evening enjoying music, food, and course – flamingos!

And on every Friday evening between Memorial Day and Labor Day anyone that wants to participate is invited host a flamingo party of their own in their neighborhood. These gatherings are the perfect opportunity for residents – both new and old – to make new friends, meet new people, or just reconnect with their neighbors.

The Northbrook Community Commission is excited to continue this unique Northbrook tradition that brings our neighborhoods together in a fun and inclusive way. Check out the info below to learn how to host your own Flamingo Friday party!

Northbrook In Bloom: Our Hidden Colorful History

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

The colorful and surprising story of Northbrook’s many greenhouses, local world-famous hybridizers, and their contributions to the beautiful world of flowers.

Many of the species they developed are readily available today and can be seen throughout the town.

Annual Meeting

Allgauer's on the Riverfront 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL, United States

You are cordially invited to attend the Northbrook Historical Society Annual Meeting and Dinner on May 18th, 2024.

$35

Event Series Shermer Stories

Shermer Stories

Village Green Park 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

Every town has an Elm Street. Few towns have a Shermer Road, and that is where the Northbrook Historical Society will be from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with costumed living history performers telling short stories about Northbrook. So, if you are at the Village Green Park or enjoying dinner or an after dinner treat along the Shermer Road Business District, stop and enjoy the stories.

Shermer Stories will have no stage or set performance time — just friends having conversations with their neighbors telling stories about people and places of the past.

Event Series Shermer Stories

Shermer Stories

Village Green Park 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

Every town has an Elm Street. Few towns have a Shermer Road, and that is where the Northbrook Historical Society will be from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with costumed living history performers telling short stories about Northbrook. So, if you are at the Village Green Park or enjoying dinner or an after dinner treat along the Shermer Road Business District, stop and enjoy the stories.

Shermer Stories will have no stage or set performance time — just friends having conversations with their neighbors telling stories about people and places of the past.

Event Series Shermer Stories

Shermer Stories

Village Green Park 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

Every town has an Elm Street. Few towns have a Shermer Road, and that is where the Northbrook Historical Society will be from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with costumed living history performers telling short stories about Northbrook. So, if you are at the Village Green Park or enjoying dinner or an after dinner treat along the Shermer Road Business District, stop and enjoy the stories.

Shermer Stories will have no stage or set performance time — just friends having conversations with their neighbors telling stories about people and places of the past.

History Bus Tour of Northbrook

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

A historical bus tour of Northbrook.  Tickets, times and route details coming soon!

Northbrook Farmer’s Market

Meadow Shopping Plaza Cherry Lane & Meadow Road, Northbrook, IL, United States

The Northbrook Historical Society will have a booth at the Northbrook Farmer's Market on Wednesday September 11th, 2024 in the Meadow Shopping Plaza parking lot @ Cherry & Meadow from […]

Shermerfest

Village Green Park 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

The Northbrook Historical Society cordially invites you to the 46th Annual Shermerfest on Sunday, September 15th from Noon to 4pm in the Village Green Park and inside the Northbrook History Museum located at 1776 Walters Ave.

Food and Fun for all Ages!  "Classic Northbrook" CARavan and Car Show (route details and registration form coming soon) through the streets of Northbrook and on the Village Green.  Popcorn, hot dogs, soup lunch, live entertainment and more!

Please contact us for details on becoming a sponsor.

Village Birthday & Museum Open House

Northbrook History Museum 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL

The Officers and Directors of the Northbrook Historical Society cordially invite you to join us for refreshments & good cheer as we celebrate Northbrook turning 123! (Incorporated as Shermerville on November 18, 1901)

Northbrook Birthday / Open House
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
2:00 to 4:00 pm

Lower level – Northbrook History Museum

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The Northbrook Historical Society was organized in December 1973 and Incorporated in March 1974 by residents interested in preserving the history of our Village.  As stated in the bylaws, the purpose of the society is:

To discover, collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge, which will establish or illustrate the history of the Village of Northbrook, its exploration, settlement, development, and progress.

Northbrook Historical Society
1812 Chapel Court, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 498-3404
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