Stories

Share Your Stories

The history of our community can be found in letters, documents, photos and articles.  Some of the more interesting stories are remembrances from those that experienced them or even heard family members tell them.  Help build on our history and share your experiences.

It is actually very easy….start out with a few words like

            I remember….

            When I was a child….

            I have a photo of……

            Grandma or Grandpa…….

            Mom or Dad use to……

Jot your story down by hand, write it on the typewriter or computer or talk it into a tape recorder. Then just forward it to us.

We would be grateful!   And your memory would live on as a part of the history of our town!

Contact the New Lenox Area Historical Society in one of four ways:

Call:               815-485-5576

Write:             205 W. Maple St, Rt. 30 New Lenox, Illinois  60451

Email:            newlenoxhistory@aol.com

Stop in:          our office – best to call first!

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