Lake Road Bicycle Tour with the Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Historical Society

Description

Take a ride with the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society back through time as we tour Lake Road on our bicycles. From Forest Park up to Lake Forest Cemetery, we’ll pedal a leisurely circuit along one of Lake Forest’s most beautiful byways. Historical Society Executive Director Janice Hack will share anecdotes about the architecture and former inhabitants of these lakefront estates. 
Find out what Lake Forest park was in the movie “Ordinary People” and also the site of the “Old Hotel” in 1858. Discover who donated the gates to Lake Forest Cemetery and why they were given.  Learn about the famous architects of Lake Forest and their architectural styles.  
The event will be held on Friday, June 24^th, 2016. The tour begins and ends at the Historical Society, 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL. 
The bicycle tour begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. All guests required to wear a helmet and sign a liability waver. Advance reservations required.  Space is limited, so reserve a spot today by visiting www.lflbhistory.org or calling 847.234.5253.