Local History & Genealogy

  •  The building was originally the old Skokie Fire Department with the visual clues of the red rimmed window and lower part with the colored doors.

     

    From the Potawatomies to the Plattdeutsch Guild...

    Learn more about Skokie's history

     

    Email Skokie Historical Society member

    Dick Witry or Contact Skokie Public Library

Date Set for Illinois Holocaust Museum Opening

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will officially open on April 19, 2009; a day chosen since it marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, it's the beginning of Holocau


Antiques Appraisal Program at Skokie Heritage Museum

Antiques Appraisal Program at Skokie Heritage MuseumKarl Gates of Karl Gates Appraisals, Ltd.

World War II Memorial

World War II Memorial

Beaudette Image of Skokie

Beaudette Image of Skokie

World War II Poster

World War II Poster

World War II Poster

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Little Rabbit Finds His Way

Little Rabbit Finds His Way

Little Rabbit, a Potawatomi Indian boy, lives in the area that will become Niles Township (Skokie, Illinois).


Bitty's Trip to Town

Bitty's Trip to Town


Skokie's First Female Physician

Skokie's First Female Physician


Village of Skokie sign

Village of Skokie sign

Teddy Roosevelt's Alter Ego (Actor Joe Wiegand) Poses with Skokie Historical Society Volunteers Aaron Reisberg and Patti Witry

Teddy Roosevelt's Alter Ego (Actor Joe Wiegand) Poses with Skokie Historical Society Volunteers Aaron Reisberg and Patti Witry Teddy Roosevelt's Alter Ego (Actor Joe Wiegand) Poses with Skokie Historical Society Volunteers Aaron Reisberg and Patti Witry at Skokie Public Library.

What's Your Skokie? Draw us a Map!

What are your favorite places in Skokie?

 



Art of MiPA opening reception at Museum

Art of MiPA opening reception at MuseumAt the Art of MIPA: Photography for Love or Money Exhibit's opening reception September 19th 2008. The exhibit will be on display at the Skokie Heritage Museum until November 14th, 2008.

Wine and Cheese Tasting with Whole Foods at Skokie Heritage Museum

Wine and Cheese Tasting with Whole Foods at Skokie Heritage MuseumWine and Cheese Tasting with Whole Foods at Skokie Heritage Museum on 9/11 from 6-7pm. A full house sampled and learned about various wines and cheeses.

Upcoming antiques appraisal at museum

The Skokie Heritage Museum and IMODS will be hosting an antiques appraisal program called, “For What It’s Worth” on the second floor of the Skokie Heritage Museum.

The Art of MIPA: Photography for Love or Money September 19, 2008 – November 14, 2008



Hold Those Historic Tiles

An effort is underway to preserve some of the tiles from the Skokie Lanes building facade that contain at least some of the engraving "Niles Center Recreation Room." Skokie resident Peggy Keller has b

Holocaust Museum Founder

Longtime Skokie resident Felicia Brenner died May 23, 2008.

Protecting Historic Buildings In Skokie

Prompted by the recent closing of Skokie Lanes, Peggy Kellar appeared before the Village Board to bring attention to the historical significance of many buildings in Skokie and urged landmark status a

Skokie: Then and Now Photo Contest

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Skokie’s Past and Skokie’s Present, with visitors to the Museum voting on their favorites. Photos will be on display from June 23, 2008 to July 21, 2008 for voting and will continue to be on view following the final tally.

Join Cub Scout Pack 243 in honoring one of America's Tuskegee Airmen

Tuskegee Airmen

Honoring the accomplishments and perpetuating the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operation support training in the Army Air Corps during World War II.



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