Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites

Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites

Did you know that someone from Orland Park was influential in the construction of Southwest Highway? Dr. Walter R. Schus...
09/10/2026

Did you know that someone from Orland Park was influential in the construction of Southwest Highway? Dr. Walter R. Schussler, doctor and Mayor of Orland Park from 1925-1929, was also the President of the Southwest Towns Chamber of Commerce. One of his goals in this position was to complete the highway in time for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago.

On this day in Orland history, Carl Sandburg High School had its first day of classes!
09/08/2026

On this day in Orland history, Carl Sandburg High School had its first day of classes!

Have you recently cleaned out your attic or basement and found photographs, letters or other items relating to Orland’s ...
09/07/2026

Have you recently cleaned out your attic or basement and found photographs, letters or other items relating to Orland’s history? We are always accepting donations! Commonly donated items include yearbooks, maps of the Orland area, city directories, photographs (businesses, street views, homes and families), old local business ads or receipts, postcards, textiles and more. Contact [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual Civil War living history event on October 10! Our schedule is filled wit...
09/04/2026

Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual Civil War living history event on October 10! Our schedule is filled with fun and engaging activities throughout the day, including presentations by the Lincolns and Union generals, a performance by the Southwest Community Concert Band, historic games and crafts and more!

Did you know that the Orland Volunteer Fire Department operated out of the old Village Hall building on Beacon Avenue be...
09/03/2026

Did you know that the Orland Volunteer Fire Department operated out of the old Village Hall building on Beacon Avenue beginning in 1894? In 1960, a new station and Village Hall building replaced the old white-framed, two-story structure. The new building was built by the 25 volunteer firemen. The original building had two old wooden garages and was cold and damp, whereas the new building allowed for additional storage, a kitchen and an area for firemen to gather. Money for the new structure came from donations raised by the volunteer firefighters.

Want to learn more about the history of Orland’s Fire Department? Our next Village Hall display will focus on their history! Keep an eye out for it at the end of September.

Join members of the Stellwagen family for an engaging tour of the historic farm property on September 25 and September 2...
09/02/2026

Join members of the Stellwagen family for an engaging tour of the historic farm property on September 25 and September 26 from 10-4 p.m. Tours are free for all ages and no registration is required!

Have you driven past the Humphrey House and wondered what it looked like on the inside? Now’s your chance! Book a walkth...
09/01/2026

Have you driven past the Humphrey House and wondered what it looked like on the inside? Now’s your chance! Book a walkthrough or a guided tour at the newly renovated Humphrey House to get a glimpse at what life looked like more than 100 years ago.

Support local history through the purchase of a Heritage Sites membership! Your membership contributes to historic prese...
09/01/2026

Support local history through the purchase of a Heritage Sites membership! Your membership contributes to historic preservation projects and seasonal events, and is a great way to get involved with the community. Register today at the Sportsplex, Village Hall or online at orlandpark.org/memberships.

Go back to school at our upcoming History After Hours program -- exclusively for Heritage Sites members! Participants wi...
08/31/2026

Go back to school at our upcoming History After Hours program -- exclusively for Heritage Sites members! Participants will enjoy a specialized presentation on Orland’s school history with an exclusive mini display of related artifacts from our collection. Refreshments including beer and wine will be served. Ages 21 and up. Register today at orlandpark.org/register!

Join us TOMORROW to immerse yourself in Illinois’ rich agricultural history while listening to traditional folk songs on...
08/28/2026

Join us TOMORROW to immerse yourself in Illinois’ rich agricultural history while listening to traditional folk songs on the site of Orland Park’s oldest farm property, Stellwagen Farm. After the show is over, participants can enjoy a square dancing lesson, a petting zoo, hay rides and more!

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9830 W 144th Place
Orland Park, IL
60462

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