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Historical Society Seeking Memorabilia, Memories

Want to help the Ela Historical Society and Museum add to its collection?

The is looking for more items — and memories — to add to its collection.

Specifically, the historical society is seeking Civil War and World War I stories from Ela Township, said Ron Frank, vice president. Frank said those will be topics for the Ela Historical Society's booth at the annual Lake County Farm Heritage Association's show. The event is slated for Sept. 22-23 at the Lakewood Forest Preserve/Lake County Museum.

Frank said the historical society is also looking for memorabilia specific to Lake Zurich and Ela Township.

For more information, contact the Ela Historical Society and Museum at (847) 438-2086.

Don't forget to check out the historical society's .

The Ela Historical Society is open every Thursday and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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