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Welcome!
We look forward to your visit to the Glenview History Center. Whether to learn more about Glenview history, to conduct research, or explore a personal connection to Glenview history, we are here to help.
Museum & Library Hours​
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Hibbard Library
Tuesday, 1 to 4 PM
For assistance with research, contact us or call 847-724-2235.
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Farmhouse Museum
Tuesday, 1 to 4 PM​​
Sunday, 1 to 4 PM, March-October
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Admission​
No charge although donations are greatly appreciated.
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Group Visits
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We give guided tours to schools, scouting groups, and other community organizations upon request.
Hibbard Library
Opened in 1982, the Hibbard Library was designed in the style of a Victorian coach house. It is named in honor of Dick and Jane Hibbard, who were among the Center’s founding members.
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The library collection includes rare books, documents, photos, maps, artifacts and newspapers related to Glenview. It also houses census records, obituaries, and other materials useful in genealogy research.
The Library Committee makes a special effort to assist students, writers and researchers to search the files for materials useful to their work.
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The Library is open on Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 PM. For research requests, please call 847-724-2235 or contact us online.
Farmhouse Museum
​Built in 1864 by Sarah Hutchings, the Hutchings, Schur and Homan families called the farmhouse home for 100 years. It is one of the oldest homes in the Village of Glenview and remains at the site upon which it was built.
The Glenview History Center, founded in 1965, acquired the house in 1967, under the auspices of the Glenview Days Association.
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The Farmhouse Museum displays artifacts related to local families, businesses, civic organizations and the history of Glenview.
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The Farmhouse Museum is open Tuesday from 1:00-4:00 PM.
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