Upcoming Events

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!

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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