Bridge Damaged
Only days after being placed on the nation’s National Historic Register, Long Grove’s iconic bridge was severely damaged by an over-size, over-weight truck.
Family History Research
Indexes for Family History Researchers
Bridge Listed on National Register
Long Grove’s Buffalo Creek Bridge, more commonly known as the Long Grove Covered Bridge, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the United Stated of America.
Book Club Picks Books
Long Grove Historical Society’s Historical Book Club selections for 2018/19.
Vintage Advertising
An old Long Grove promotional item is discovered – how old is it and how does it relate to Long Grove?
Farmhouse Back Porch Events For 2018
Free, fun family entertainment planned for 2018 at Long Grove’s Historical Farmhouse Back Porch.
Annual Report and Meeting for 2018/19
The Long Grove Historical Society celebrates the accomplishments of the past year and the creation of a new board for the 2018/19 season.
Old Photo Postcards
In the early 1900’s, creating your own photo postcard was all the rage.
1997 Video
Watch a 1997 television piece of Long Grove.
Historic Animals
Historically, the Long Grove area had a different mix of animals than it does today.
Long Grove Covered Bridge Drawing Contest Winners
Winners announced for the Covered Bridge Art Contest.
Nailed It
Some old nails discovered during reconstruction at Red Oaks in Long Grove.
2018 Membership Drive
Time to get on the bandwagon for 2018… renew or join now!
Hooligan
Origins of the word hooligan.
The Coffee Bean
How Long Grove resident Gloria Jean Kvetko started Gloria Jean’s Coffee Bean.
