Wilmette Public Library
Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
From Frontier to Statehood: Early Illinois Settlement
From a Virginia County to Wilmette's founding in 1872
Discover the early history of Illinois, from post-Revolutionary War to Wilmette's founding in 1872.
Illinois was a political football in its early years of settlement. Cherished for its waterways, and fertile southern lands, it was initially a county of Virginia post-Revolutionary War. We'll look at the settlement of Illinois through the Indian, French, and British occupations and the eventual colonization by the immigrants and newly-minted Americans, until the incorporation of Wilmette.
Presented by Suzanne Hoffman, a local professional genealogist with more than 25 years of experience. No registration required.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |
TAGS: | Wilmette at 150 | Local History | Genealogy | Family History |
Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.