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Holiday Hours

The museum will be closed from December 22 through January 2. The Library will be closed December 23 through January 3.

2011 Annual Report

Download the 2010-2011 annual report.

2011 Metro History Fair

We are pleased to announce the 4th Annual Waukegan Historical Society Metro History Fair Winner: Lakehurst: The Rise and Fall prepared by Carolina Sanchez, Hector Uriostegui, and Miguel Garcia.

The Waukegan Historical Society would like to congratulate all of the Waukegan High School students and their fine efforts in this year's Chicago Metro History Fair competition. The Historical Society gives a $500 award to the top project in recognition of excellence in the study, research, and presentation of projects focusing on the history of Waukegan, Illinois.

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