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

Wine and Cheese Tasting with Whole Foods at Skokie Heritage Museum

Submitted by Amanda on September 20, 2008 - 12:55pm.
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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.

What's Your Skokie? Draw us a Map!

Submitted by tgreenwalt on October 9, 2008 - 10:24am.
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What are your favorite places in Skokie?

 


Art of MiPA opening reception at Museum

Submitted by Amanda on September 27, 2008 - 9:38am.
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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.

Art of MIPA opening reception at Museum

Submitted by Amanda on September 27, 2008 - 9:36am.
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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.

Upcoming antiques appraisal at museum

Submitted by Amanda on August 16, 2008 - 12:27pm.
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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

Submitted by Amanda on August 15, 2008 - 3:23pm.
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Hold Those Historic Tiles

Submitted by lee on July 26, 2008 - 11:00am.
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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

Submitted by lee on May 29, 2008 - 7:51pm.
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Longtime Skokie resident Felicia Brenner died May 23, 2008.

Protecting Historic Buildings In Skokie

Submitted by lee on May 23, 2008 - 7:05pm.
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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

Submitted by Amanda on March 7, 2008 - 3:27pm.
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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

Submitted by skokienet on February 26, 2008 - 1:35pm.
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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.


Genealogy Workshop

Submitted by lee on January 26, 2008 - 1:16pm.
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"Family Tree Maker 2008 : The Latest Version" will be presented by Franklin Mills of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois. Feb. 24, 2pm Temple Beth Israel 3601 W. Dempster St. Skokie

Susan Van Dusen Delves Into Skokie's Past

Submitted by lee on January 25, 2008 - 6:47pm.
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Susan Van Dusen has written her third Skokie history book, "The Great Fire of 1910."  Written for both children and adults, it details a fire that took place during one of Skokie's Market Days in the distant past. 

Share World War II Memories

Submitted by lee on November 19, 2007 - 12:41pm.
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Veterans of World War II and other wars are encouraged to participate.

The History of the Illinois Holocaust Museum

Submitted by skokie on August 10, 2007 - 12:54pm.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Site Director Lillian Polus Gerstner tells why the museum was created.

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Regina Samelson's Story of Survival

Submitted by skokienet on August 9, 2007 - 10:00am.
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SkokieNet teen volunteers Erica and Aleks interview longtime Skokie resident and Holocaust survivor, Regina Samelson.


The New Holocaust Museum

Submitted by skokienet on August 9, 2007 - 9:56am.
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Holocaust Museum Preview Video up on YouTube

Submitted by skokienet on July 31, 2007 - 3:28pm.
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Holocaust Museum Preview Video up on YouTube

SkokieNet Teen Volunteers Present a video outlining the new Illinois Holcaust Museum:

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The History of Equal Housing in the Northern Suburbs

Submitted by skokie on July 30, 2007 - 4:42pm.
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The History of Equal Housing in the Northern Suburbs

A traveling educational exhibit captures the compelling force of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s prophetic pronouncements about fair housing during the Civil Rights movement, the struggles of communities like Skokie to confront discriminatory housing practices, and north suburban communities' efforts to create open and welcoming neighborhoods.

The exhibit, created by Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs and Shorefront, Inc., an Evanston-based archive of African-American history of the area, includes historical timelines, new stories, photos, quotes, and historical references. Book lists and articles on the topic of fair housing will be available for viewers to take.

July 25 through August 29 in the East Gallery of Skokie Public Library

Historic Flashback: Skokie's Turnstyle Mall

Submitted by Skokie Library ... on July 25, 2007 - 9:25am.
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