Northbrook Historical Society

James Kunnassery 

on Google

a year ago

The Northbrook Historical Society offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the area. The exhibits are well-curated and informative. 

Esther L 

on Google

a year ago

This is a nice little museum about the history of Northbrook. The museum is located inside a former inn. Each room focuses on a different aspect of Northbrook's history. The upstairs is still furnished with beds and furniture to replicate what it would have been like in the past. What made this museum especially great were the volunteers. I received an 1+ tour of the entire building with a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer. There is some signage throughout the museum, but if you visit, I highly recommend a person... read more

Levi Moscowitz 

on Google

a year ago

Really fascinating museum, it’s an original house/ inn from the late 1800s beautifully restored. With so many interesting tidbits of the history of Northbrook. Downstairs they have maps of all the landowners of Northbrook from 1875, upstairs is the house restored from what it could have looked like like in 1906. Truly incredible blast from the past! 

Kati Spaniak 

on Google

a year ago

Not many towns have a historical building devoted to the history of their town. Neat place to learn about the beginnings of the town!