Lombard Historical Society

“As the stewards of Lombard’s heritage, we will make the past meaningful in order to impact our community’s present and future.”

Sharing Lombard’s History; The Lombard Historical Society maintains three historic buildings open to the public. Discover Lombard’s history through tours and exhibits.

Victorian Cottage
The Victorian Cottage Museum is an 1882 historic house museum that provides information and examples of a middle-class Victorian household as part of the history of Lombard. You’ll feel as if you are walking into a friend’s lively home in the 1880’s.

23 W Maple
Wednesdays & Fridays: 1-4pm
Saturdays: 10am – 2pm
(Closed in Jan and Feb)

12/26-30: Tours by appointment only. Email us to set up a tour time.

Carriage House
Visit the lovely expanded Carriage House behind the Victorian Cottage to enjoy special exhibits. Don’t miss the Emporium for Lombard and Lilac Time souvenirs, gifts, children’s books – even locally made honey in season! LHS members may rent the meeting room for meetings and parties. Call us for rental details.

23 W Maple (behind the Cottage)
Wednesdays & Fridays: 1-4pm
Saturdays: 10am – 2pm
(Closed in Jan and Feb)

12/26-30: Tours by appointment only. Email us to set up a tour time.

Sheldon Peck Homestead
The Sheldon Peck Homestead is an 1839 historic house museum that offers visitors information on the pioneer way of life in Babcock’s Grove through exhibits, living history, and educational programs.
In August 2011, the Sheldon Peck Homestead was inducted into theNetwork to Freedom – a list of verified Underground Railroad locations. We have turned the east wing of the building into the kid-friendly Pioneer Playroom!
Read more about Peck’s connection with the Underground Railroad.

355 E Parkside
The Peck Homestead is closed until Feb 1, 2018, for repairs and exhibit construction.