2011 Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Community Guide

community
guide 2011
Historical Society
Deerfield Area Historical Society
The purpose of the Deerfield Area Historical Society is to preserve
the significant historical sites, buildings and artifacts of the area,
to contribute to the recorded history of Deerfield, and to promote
an understanding of the area’s history by all means and to present
programs appropriate to the purpose. Founded in 1968, the
Deerfield Area Historical Society is an organization for the whole
family. Each year the Society offers numerous activities and events
catering to variety of interests and ages.
The Society’s headquarters are located at the Historic Village, which
includes five historic buildings at the corner of Deerfield and Kipling
Roads. The Historic Village is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. every
Sunday from June through September. Tours for schools and other
groups may be arranged by calling the Society at 948-0680.
The centerpiece of the Historic Village is the Casper Ott Log House
built in 1837. The Ott House is the oldest standing building in Lake
County. The Society’s offices, Village Store, special historic displays
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and Deerfield’s original Post Office are located in the George Luther
House which was constructed in 1847. Nicknamed the “Little House
on the Prairie,” the 1854 Bartle Sacker Farm House is furnished with
artifacts typically used in the daily life of an active farm family.
One of the most popular buildings in the village is the Little Red
School House, a replica of a 19th Century One-Room school. Each
year fourth grade school children from District 109 step back in time
and spend a class day in the Little Red School House as part of their
local history program. The Society sponsors a History Contest for
these students and public recognition is given to all participants.
The Fall Festival is the Society’s annual Fundraiser which consists
of an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. A crafts show,
antique car show, and demonstrations of pioneer activities, as well
as the presentation of awards for our annual Historic Restoration
Contest and the 4th Grade History Contest are presented during the
afternoon event.
The Society gratefully acknowledges the Deerfield Bannockburn
Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and the local business and
service organizations who have so graciously supported our
ongoing restoration projects, the Fall Festival and our other special
programs.
The Society is an active and growing organization that always
welcomes new members and visitors. Membership is open to
anyone with an interest in the area’s history. Benefits include
special programs, Field Trips to historic sites, bi-annual dinners, a
subscription to the society’s newsletter and opportunities to help the
society in it’s effort to educate the public about local history.
To become a member or learn more about the Deerfield Area
Historical Society, call us at 948-0680.
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