The Blue Island Historical Society brings together those people interested in history, especially in the history of Blue Island and adjacent communities. The Society will work to discover and collect any material that may help to establish or illustrate the history of the area; its exploration, settlement, development, and activities; its progress in population, wealth, education, arts, sciences, agriculture, manufactures, trade, and transportation, printed, photographic, and audio-visual material including art and artifacts are all within the scope of the Society’s interests.
The Blue Island Historical Society
Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
(P) 708-371-8546
(E) events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
Mike Kaliski, Chairman
Our Collection at the Albee House
Local artifacts, photographs, and various objects fill the display cases at our home, the Albee House, on Maple Avenue. The Albee House is open by appointment only or for special events. Please see below for upcoming events.
The Albee House is open for special events or by appointment only.
The Blue Island History Museum is located in the lower level of the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street. There is also a virtual tour of the History Museum! Museum hours are Monday 9:00am-9:00pm; Tuesday-Thursday 12:00pm-9:00pm; Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Event Calendar
• Starting Apr 22
Day of Blue Island
Attention all Blue Island business owners and citizens: we invite you to document your life in Blue Island! Submit digital files or printed photos & documents to BIHS, where the materials will then have a permanent home in our archives. History is happening now–let’s capture it! For more info, download complete details here or email events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com today.
• Thurs, Apr 26, 7:00pm
Civil War Series Session Five
“Civil War on the Waves”; free tickets at BIPL front desk
• Sat, May 5, 2:00pm
Mother’s Day Tea
Reservations Required
• Sun, May 20, 1:00pm
Annual Member Meeting
• Sat, June 16, 8:00am
Drivin’ the Dixie
Click link for details
• Sun, Sept 16, 2012, 12:00pm-4:00pm
28th House Walk Tour
More info to come. Save the date!
• Mar 6; Apr 2; May 8
2012 Board Member Meetings
All are invited to attend, 7:00pm at the Albee House.
Please Note: Above events will take place at BIHS/Albee House. Events are free (unless otherwise noted). Free tickets are available at the front desk of the
Blue Island Public Library.
Want more information?
• Become a BIHS member today!
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