Selling pumpkins at Schneider Farms, Glenview and Hibbard Roads, c. 1966. Farm stands were once familiar sights in west Wilmette.

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Upcoming Programs

History Book Club

The Society is pleased to announce a new program for 2008, a book club for history buffs who enjoy books on historical figures and events. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with like-minded history enthusiasts once a month at the museum.

Future Book Club Dates:

• July 28 (Monday)
  The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin



• Sept 1 (Monday)
  Becoming Justice Blackmun by Linda Greenhouse

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Local History Lecture Series
Local History by Local Residents!
Free to Museum members, $5 for non-members

Join us for an ongoing 5-part series exploring the history of Wilmette. The series features illustrated lectures followed by discussion. All are welcome. The lectures will be held at the Museum, 609 Ridge Road. For more information, contact the Museum at 847-853-7666.

Upcoming lectures dates are:

• October 26 (Sunday), 2 pm
  "Local issues in Wilmette since 1969" by Vernon Squires
  
  
• Date TBA
  "The depression, war and baby boom in Wilmette" by Gale Roberson
  
  

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