NORTHBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NORTHBROOK, IL

The Northbrook Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1974 with the mission to "preserve, document, share and celebrate the rich history of Northbrook and the surrounding communities." The Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Northbrook area and surrounding communities through research, education, and the collection and interpretation of artifacts.

The Society is housed in the historic Northbrook Village Hall building and features an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, archives, and other materials reflecting the area's history. The collection includes artifacts from the earliest settlers in the area, the Potawatomi Indians, as well as from the more recent European settlers who arrived in the late 1800s. The Society also collects more recent artifacts from the 20th century, including items related to Northbrook's growth, development, and culture.

The Society also hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special events. The Society also offers a variety of tours and educational programs, including walking tours of the village, bus tours of the North Shore, and historical reenactments. Additionally, the Society partners with local historical organizations to host a variety of special events such as Civil War reenactments and Native American festivals.

The Northbrook Historical Society is an essential part of the Northbrook community, providing a valuable resource for those interested in learning about the area's rich history.

NORTHBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORTHBROOK IL. US MID #8401700413

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 44,844 from tax period 201305 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8474983404

NORTHBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 2021
NORTHBROOK
IL
60065-2021

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