Skokie History

Date Set for Illinois Holocaust Museum Opening

lee — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:45:40 -0600

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

Amanda — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:08:50 -0600

Karl Gates of Karl Gates Appraisals, Ltd.

World War II Memorial

skokienet — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:06:16 -0500

Beaudette Image of Skokie

skokie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:24:57 -0500

World War II Poster

skokienet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:05:14 -0500

World War II Poster

http://www.digitalpast.org

Little Rabbit Finds His Way

skokienet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:45:15 -0500

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

Bitty's Trip to Town

skokienet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:39:51 -0500

Skokie's First Female Physician

skokienet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:10:14 -0500

Village of Skokie sign

skokienet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:46:31 -0500

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

skokienet — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:42:33 -0500

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!

tgreenwalt — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:24:41 -0500

What are your favorite places in Skokie?

Art of MiPA opening reception at Museum

Amanda — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:38:12 -0500

At 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

Amanda — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:55:46 -0500

Wine 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

Amanda — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:27:31 -0500

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

Amanda — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:23:29 -0500

Hold Those Historic Tiles

lee — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:57 -0500

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

lee — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:51:17 -0500

Longtime Skokie resident Felicia Brenner died May 23, 2008.

Protecting Historic Buildings In Skokie

lee — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:05:21 -0500

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

Amanda — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:27:27 -0600

Skokie: Then and Now Photo Contest

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

skokienet — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:35:14 -0600

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.