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Overview
The Lombard Historical Society celebrates Lombard's heritage by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Lombard and operates the Victorian Cottage Museum, Carriage House Exhibits and the Society’s Archives at 23 W. Maple Street, and the Sheldon Peck Homestead, a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site, at 355 E. Parkside Avenue in Lombard, Illinois 60148.
Shop Local - Shop Lombard for "all things Lombard" at the Lilac Emporium Gift Shop for contactless pickup.
Please visit the website for an up-to-date calendar of events.
For more information about membership, volunteer and donor opportunities, please visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org, or phone 630.629.1885.
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Virtual Tour
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Map
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Amenities
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- Miles From O'Hare Airport: 20
- Miles From Midway Airport: 30
- Miles From DuPage Airport: 10
- Miles To Metra Station: 1
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- Map Code: H-9
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Work with Motorcoach/Group Tours:
- Minimum # of People for Group Tour: 5
- Maximum # of People for Group Tour: 50
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Events
Hands On History
- Presented By: Lombard Historical Society
- Location: Sheldon Peck Homestead
- Dates vary between June 4, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Camp Douglas and Civil War Chicago Exhibit
- Presented By: Lombard Historical Society
- Location: Lombard Historical Society
- June 6, 2026 - November 28, 2026
Music on Maple Street
- Presented By: Lombard Historical Society
- Location: Lombard Historical Society
- Dates vary between June 12, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Power of Place: America 250 Outdoor Art Installation
- Location: Lilacia Park & Lombard Historical Society
- June 15, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Art @ the Peck
- Presented By: Lombard Historical Society
- Location: Sheldon Peck Homestead
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday until July 28, 2026