Winnetka Historical Society

About Winnetka Historical Society

The Winnetka Historical Society operates a museum and research center at its headquarters on Linden Street, where visitors explore exhibits and gallery spaces focused on local heritage. The museum houses a reference library, photograph collections, museum collections, and archives documenting the village's past. Visitors can also tour the Schmidt-Burnham Log House, a historic building that tells Winnetka's story through the families who lived there. The society offers historic walking tours of the area, including architectural tours available as private guided experiences, app-based tours, or web-based self-guided options. Visitors interested in research can submit requests for assistance with Winnetka history. The museum provides interactive exhibits, videos, and photograph galleries exploring Winnetka stories, plus a virtual trolley tour called the Winnetka History Express. A documentary titled Winnetka Story traces the region's history. These attractions suit history enthusiasts, researchers, and residents curious about their community's past in Winnetka, Illinois.