South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society - Illinois

South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society - Illinois Do you have family or ancestors in the Chicago Southland? We want to know you! Visit us at ssghs.org! Research library hours are as shown, plus 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Since 1968, SSGHS has preserved family and local history in south Cook & eastern Will counties, plus Chicago's Roseland/Pullman neighborhoods. SSGHS serves south Cook & north Will counties, IL, including Chicago's Roseland & Pullman communities. on 1st & 2nd Saturdays of the month. As we are staffed by volunteers, it is best to call first, if possible.

We’ll be at the Paarlberg Farm on Labor Day, selling books and journals on Dutch in the area plus several Roseland resou...
09/06/2026

We’ll be at the Paarlberg Farm on Labor Day, selling books and journals on Dutch in the area plus several Roseland resources. Stop by and say hello!


As we head into the Labor Day holiday, here's a great article from Legacy Tree Genealogists about tracing ancestors who ...
09/02/2026

As we head into the Labor Day holiday, here's a great article from Legacy Tree Genealogists about tracing ancestors who worked in industrial towns (like Pullman!)

Struggling to find family in factory or mining towns? Learn how to trace ancestors in industrial towns using non-traditional records and proven research strategies.

Happening 9/9 in Homewood, learn about the history of Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
09/01/2026

Happening 9/9 in Homewood, learn about the history of Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

You're invited to our next meeting & program! Summer vacation is over, which means we are back to our regularly scheduled programming -- and we are starting with a voyage!

September 9: "A Viking Voyage: The Story of H-F" Presented by Tom Dobrez

H.H.S. meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Homewood Public Library Meeting Room, 17917 Dixie Highway. Meetings are free and open to the public. Programs begin following the meeting.

Visit www.homewoodhistoricalsociety.org to learn more!

In the meantime... Visit the Dorband-Howe House Museum on Saturdays, 1-3pm at 2035 183rd Street in Homewood. Admission is free, tours are free, and all are welcome!

09/01/2026

It’s our first day reopened since a tornado touched down in Hazel Crest on July 27.

08/30/2026

After being closed the entire month of August due to tornado damage, the SSGHS Library reopens Tues., Sept. 1 from 1-5pm!

Read our September newsletter here:
08/28/2026

Read our September newsletter here:

Click here to read our latest newsletter.

What better way to spend a weekend? ;)
08/22/2026

What better way to spend a weekend? ;)

Clear your weekend plans – a non-stop marathon is here! Tune in to PBS Genealogy this weekend to discover celebrity family secrets, lost histories, and incredible revelations.

Watch PBS Genealogy free on:
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Address

3000 West 170th Place (Hazel Crest Public Safety Building, West End)
Hazel Crest, IL
60429

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17083353340

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