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Historical Society Newsletter - Winter 2008
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Lake Villa Historical Society Presents
A Civil War Ball At the Lehmann Mansion
485 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Longwood Centre
Lake Villa, Illinois
Saturday, September 13, 2008 6-11pm

Advance Reservations Required
$50 per person includes
Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Candlelight tour of encampment, Music-Dancing

Evening Attire required
Period Costumes encouraged
Tickets will be available at the Lake Villa Village Hall beginning June 1, 2008 847-356-6100


The Longwood Centre is located on the East side of Route 83 ½ mile north of Route 132 in Lake Villa

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Our Mission Statement:
The Lake Villa Historical Society, a public emissary and educational resource, serves its community by collecting and preserving documents and artifacts that reflect the richness of Lake Villa's history; by facilitating discovery and understanding of our shared history; and by taking a responsible role in the continued preservation and historical development of the community.

Our Purpose:
The objectives of the Lake Villa Historical Society are to collect, preserve, study, interpret, and exhibit significant materials relating to the Lake Villa area and to provide related educational services for the purpose of increasing and enriching public knowledge. The acts of acquisition, accession and deaccession shall reflect the stated purposes.

Lake Villa Historical Society 2006-2007

    Officers
  • Sue Cribb, President
  • Alyce Brownlee, Vice President
  • Elaine Teltz, Secretary
  • Lori Heitman, Treasurer
    Board of Directors
  • Karen Curtis
  • Betty Burns
  • Robert Frank
  • Frank Loffredo
  • Jim McDonald
  • Barb Venturi



Business meetings will be held at 6:30p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Lake Villa Village Hall unless otherwise noted.

Board meetings will be held at 10a.m. on the Monday preceding the first Tuesday of each month.