Lakes Region Historical Society

Lakes Region Historical Society The Lakes Region Historical Society, preserving the rich history of Antioch and the Chain O' Lakes area The MUSEUM is located at 817 Main St.

The Lakes Region Historical Society was formed in 1973 and continues to preserve the rich history of Antioch and the Chain O' Lakes area. and is open Saturdays from 11-3, March through December. The MEETING HOUSE MUSEUM is located at 977 Main St. and is open by appointment. Please call 847-395-4912 and leave a message. The LASCO ARCHIVE CENTER is located at 965 Main St. and is also open by appoint

ment. If you are planning a trip from out of town, please contact us at least one week before so that we will have someone available to assist you. The Archive Center is the repository for photos, maps, family histories, postcards, newspapers and many more resources for family and local history. Help is available for genealogists, even if their families did not come from the Chain O' Lakes area. Private tours are available for all of the facilities and The Meeting House is available for private functions.

WHAT A DAY! Our Antioch Aces put up a great showing for all of the fans who came out to cheer them on--unfortunately, th...
06/07/2026

WHAT A DAY! Our Antioch Aces put up a great showing for all of the fans who came out to cheer them on--unfortunately, the McHenry Independants came up a few players short due to unforeseen circumstances and several of our Aces offered to play for the opposing team. Final score was 16-1 Independants! Our players who crossed over scored close to half of the 16 runs! Everyone had a wonderful time and attached you will find the team photo with our special guest, Glenn Fox, original Antioch Ace wearing the star in the center. They are already talking about a second game next year....stay tuned!

We also want to thank all the baseball fans who contributed to the RESTORE THE DOORS campaign. We are well on our way! THANK YOU and GO ACES!!

GAME TIME TOMORROW!!! 1:00 PM, TIME OSMOND SPORTS PARK, FREE ADMISSION!!! SPECIAL GUEST! WATCH THE ANTIOCH ACES PLAY TO...
06/06/2026

GAME TIME TOMORROW!!! 1:00 PM, TIME OSMOND SPORTS PARK, FREE ADMISSION!!! SPECIAL GUEST! WATCH THE ANTIOCH ACES PLAY TO WIN! HELP THE LAKES REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESTORE THE DOORS AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM! GIFTS! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

The "BIG GAME" is getting close--THIS SATURDAY, 1:00 pm, Tim Osmond Sports Park. ADMISSION IS FREE! Our Antioch Aces h...
06/05/2026

The "BIG GAME" is getting close--THIS SATURDAY, 1:00 pm, Tim Osmond Sports Park. ADMISSION IS FREE!

Our Antioch Aces have looked amazing in practice! This is going to be so much fun--WEATHER PERMITTING! We also have a special guest scheduled to throw out the first pitch!

Please join us, and, if you are able, please bring a few dollars to help the historical society replace the 50 year old doors on the Schoolhouse Museum. It would be very much appreciated.

While you are waiting for Friday.....here is another one of our WONDERFUL ANTIOCH ACES!

And today's ACE is ........ (and another poor editing job to remove the pitcher, sigh...)
06/03/2026

And today's ACE is ........
(and another poor editing job to remove the pitcher, sigh...)

Here's another clue....another one of our wonderful Antioch Aces! (Sorry for the poor editing to remove the pitcher.......
06/03/2026

Here's another clue....another one of our wonderful Antioch Aces! (Sorry for the poor editing to remove the pitcher....🫥!)

It's almost time to introduce our ANTIOCH ACES--but not quite yet. We will give you a hint each day until GAMEDAY, SATUR...
06/01/2026

It's almost time to introduce our ANTIOCH ACES--but not quite yet. We will give you a hint each day until GAMEDAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 AT THE TIM OSMOND SPORTS FIELD AT 1:00. ADMISSION IS FREE!!! JOIN US--IT REALLY IS GOING TO BE FUN!! Perhaps you can identify the players before they take the field!

05/30/2026

ANTIOCH ACES PLAY BALL ON JUNE 6! JOIN US 1PM AT TIM OSMOND SPORTS PARK! IT'S GOING TO BE FUN!!!

Our part of celebrating AMERICA 250 will be the 1858 Baseball game between the McHenry Independants (that's how they spe...
05/23/2026

Our part of celebrating AMERICA 250 will be the 1858 Baseball game between the McHenry Independants (that's how they spell it!) and our very own ANTIOCH ACES. Held June 6th at Tim Osmond Sports Park at 1:00 pm. Admission is free, but we will also be holding a fundraiser for the Lakes Region Historical Society's RESTORE THE DOORS CAMPAIGN. The doors on the schoolhouse museum are holding, but will soon fail and MUST BE REPLACED this summer! If you are able to help with a monetary donation the day of the BIG GAME, good things might come your way! More details to follow.

In the interim, here is a photo of one of the original ANTIOCH ACES, BEN DRURY. Ben was born April 28, 1890 in Avon Township, but grew up and lived in Antioch. He was also a VETERAN OF WWI HAVING SERVED IN THE 3RD. ENGINEERS SERVICE CO. 20th ENGINEERS. Let us honor Ben for his service, as well as all of the others who have served and gone before. And GO ACES!

This is not the Antioch team which will be playing on June 6 at Osmond Sports fields, but they are one of the original A...
05/16/2026

This is not the Antioch team which will be playing on June 6 at Osmond Sports fields, but they are one of the original Antioch/Aces teams.
We know that the Aces played from the early 1900's into the 1940's, but exact dates remain unknown. If you recognize any of these players, please let us know. As of now, their names are lost to time.
(A couple members of the Lake Villa team joined for the photo!)

Address

965 Main Street
Antioch, IL
60002

Opening Hours

11am - 3pm

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+18473954912

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