BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BROOKFIELD, IL

The Brookfield Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Brookfield, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1985, the Society has been active in preserving and promoting the history of the area through various educational programs, events, and exhibits. As an affiliate of the Illinois State Historical Society, the organization also works to promote and protect the local historic sites.

The Society's main focus is the historic Brookfield Village, the original settlement that was established in the early 1800s. The Society works to preserve the village and its architectural heritage through various activities and programs. The Society also sponsors programs in the village, such as the annual Brookfield Village Festival and the Brookfield Antique Show, which are open to the public.

The Society also maintains a museum in the village, which houses many artifacts from the early settlement, including a log cabin, farm equipment, and items from the original settlers. The museum also includes an archive of documents and photographs related to the village and the history of the area. The Society also maintains a library of books and other materials related to the history of the village and the region.

In addition to the museum, the Society sponsors lectures and workshops throughout the year, and hosts a number of special events, such as the Brookfield Historical Society Annual Meeting, which is held in April every year. The Society also offers educational programs for students and other members of the community.

The Brookfield Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of Brookfield, Illinois and the surrounding areas, and is dedicated to sharing the history with the community.

BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BROOKFIELD IL. US MID #8401700622

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).

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BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
8820 1/2 BROOKFIELD AVENUE
BROOKFIELD
IL
60513

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