Linen postcard of map of the Chain O'Lakes, 1949. Dunn Museum, 2016.1.112/9BH1932. The resort era began in Lake County in the 1870s with...

Asiel Z. Blodgett (1832-1916) of Waukegan understood the importance of being a good leader. During the Civil War, he served as the main re...

Bess Bower at Grass Lake, circa 1905. Dunn Museum Collections . Bess Bower Dunn has made appearances in previous posts, but I've never...

Edward Amet’s contributions to the early motion picture industry included the invention of the first practical 35mm motion picture projecto...

The Norwegians say, "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing." With six weeks of winter left (thanks Mr. Groundhog!), I thoug...

In 1846, an anti-slavery society was formed in Lake County. Abolitionists promoted the abolishment of slavery. Some aided enslaved people on...