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America Goes to War: World War One Draft Registration Cards
You are invited to attend our September 24th program at 2:00 pm in the Hibbard Library! Kimberly Schlarman, genealogy specialist at the...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 11, 20171 min read
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Living Historian Christopher Allen Irelan Wearing and Discussing U.S. Marine Corps Equipment in WWI!
Many people turned out to hear our extremely well informed speaker show and tell about all ninety pounds of equipment a member of the...
Cathy Wilson
Aug 14, 20171 min read
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Learn all about the US Marine Corps Equipment In The Great War! Sunday, August 13th!
Come hear living historian Christopher Allen Irelan discuss Marine Corps and their equipment in the Great War. He will bring some...
Cathy Wilson
Jul 19, 20171 min read
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Cathy Wilson
Jul 8, 20171 min read
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Pictures from our Jackie O Fundraiser!
Thank you to all who supported the event! Save #Events
Cathy Wilson
Apr 16, 20171 min read
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“Jackie O.” Luncheon/Tea
Leslie Goddard will portray the former First Lady, “Jacqueline Kennedy” at a luncheon to be held at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, Illinois....
Cathy Wilson
Feb 1, 20171 min read
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Cavalry’s Role in the 1860’s Presented by Barry Burgett
On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm Barry Burgett spoke at the Hibbard Library about the cavalry’s role in the 1860’s. He really got...
Cathy Wilson
Aug 29, 20161 min read
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Great Turnout to See Improvised Jane Austen!
An attentive and appreciative audience turned out Sunday afternoon June 12th for a delightful performance by the ladies of Improvised...
Cathy Wilson
Jun 17, 20161 min read
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Improvised Jane Austen at the Glenview History Center!
The Glenview History Center is proud to bring Improvised Jane Austen, one of Chicago’s premier improv groups, to Glenview for a special,...
Cathy Wilson
Jun 10, 20161 min read
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Pictures from our Civil War Encampment 2015!
Here’s some photos from the big weekend! #Events
Cathy Wilson
Oct 11, 20151 min read
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We had a marvelous open house for the GBS Class of ’65!
Over 50 GBS alumni of the class of 1965 joined us on Saturday for an open house! We had two 1960’s cars in our parking lot for all to...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 21, 20151 min read
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The Civil War Encampment 2015 was a Success!
Thank you to all who volunteered in and out of costume to make the GHC Civil War Encampment 2015 a reality! And, a huge thanks to...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 7, 20151 min read
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Come see The History Center in Glenview’s 50th Annual Independence Parade
Members of the history center along with Civil War re-enactors will be marching in Glenview’s 50th Annual July 4th Independence Day...
Cathy Wilson
Jun 26, 20151 min read
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Our Downton Abbey Tea was a great success!
We’d like to thank all of the volunteers and donors who graciously and generously supported the Glenview History Center in making this an...
Cathy Wilson
Mar 26, 20151 min read
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Come to tea with the Glenview History Center!
Glenview History Center will be hosting a Downton Abbey themed tea, luncheon, and raffle next month! Save the date on your calendar:...
Cathy Wilson
Feb 19, 20151 min read
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Pictures from the cemetery walk!
Here are the pictures from our recent cemetery walk at St. Peter Cemetery on October 12th. Our dedicated historians and actors! We had a...
Cathy Wilson
Dec 7, 20141 min read
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Upcoming Annual Meeting: Friday, October 24th!
Save the date! Our annual meeting is quickly approaching and everyone is invited! We are delighted to announce that we have a nationally...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 23, 20141 min read
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Flight Fest
Glenview Park District is hosting a grand event to celebrate Glenview’s aviation history! Check it out this Saturday, September 27th!...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 23, 20141 min read
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