LHS Membership Annual Meeting and Presentation

Join us for the Lombard Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on April 22. The evening begins with highlights from 2025, our Board of Management elections at 6:30 PM, followed by a compelling program at 7:00 PM. Please note this is a members only program This years program will be presented by Illinois State Archaeologist Dale Simpson Jr. A recent study published in Illinois Antiquity (Vol. 60, No. 4) establishes the oldest known evidence of human activity within the village of Lombard, Illinois, dating back nearly 10,000 years. The site, now officially registered as the Mrs. Gary Site (11DU629), represents the first pre-contact archaeological site recognized within Lombard and provides a tangible link to the village’s earliest known inhabitants. The research demonstrates how careful stewardship and reinterpretation of legacy collections can reveal hidden stories, enrich local history, and inspire public engagement with archaeology. This is a hybrid program—join us in person or online! In-person Space is limited. Register by April 18th THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY PROGRAM Not an LHS Member? Learn more and join at lombardhistory.org/membership Register Proposed Bylaws Update The Lombard Historical Society Board of Directors has completed a comprehensive review and update of the organization’s bylaws. These revisions are intended to ensure our governance practices remain current, transparent, and aligned with best practices for nonprofit organizations. In accordance with our current bylaws, all proposed changes must be reviewed and approved by the membership. To support an informed vote, the full text of the proposed bylaws is available below for public review. We encourage all members to read through the document carefully prior to the vote. A membership vote on the proposed bylaws will take place at an upcoming meeting. Details regarding the date, time, and voting process will be shared with members in advance. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at director@lombardhistory.org. Thank you for your continued support and engagement in the Lombard Historical Society. LHS 2026 Bylaws