Fort Sheridan Historical Society
Landmark Building Walk!
This summer we will again offer a walking tour around the historical area of the Fort, stopping to describe many of the homes and buildings and providing historical information about the Fort. The Walk will only be offered on June 29, 2025. Each small group will be docent-led and will take about 2 hours.
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Four tour times will be offered - 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, and 2:30 PM. This Walk was first offered four years ago in 2021, but many were not able to attend because of Covid. The walk will focus on the buildings and areas surrounding the former parade grounds. This will be your opportunity to learn more of the interesting history of the Fort and its buildings directly from the Fort Sheridan Historical Society!
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Some times will likely sell our quickly, so get your tickets early by clicking the button below.
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Inside the Water Tower
Did you ever wonder what is inside the historic water tower at Fort Sheridan? Well, now you can get a peak.
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We've added a gallery of pictures showing the spacious lower and upper floors, the spiral stairs, and the empty water storage tank, as well as views out several of the windows. The gallery can be found under the History tab above, or simply click here (Scroll down to the 3rd picture gallery on that page).
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The tower is managed by the Master Homeowners Association. And, sorry, the tower is not ever open to the public.
What Else is New on this Site??
We're always adding new things. This month, check out One Soldier's Experience at the Fort from over 125 years ago, specifically, from 1899-1900. We have his backstory and a number of pictures of his time here, courtesy of his great-grandson. See it here.
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For history buffs, we've also added a listing of all the Post Commanders from the beginning of the fort (1887) through about 1970. Were any of them relatives of yours?? Look here.
We need a few volunteers!
The Historical Society is managed by a small Board of Directors. We need a few volunteers to help with some activities during the year. We need someone to assist with publicity for our very few annual public events, someone to help inventory our artifacts, or someone to help arrange speakers for a few meetings (or even speak yourself on some aspect of the fort's history). Wherever your talents lie, it won't take lots of time, If we can add you to our list of volunteers, please click this link and send us a brief note about who you are, where you live, and what your interests may be. Thank you for considering this!!
The Society
The Fort Sheridan Historical Society honors, supports, educates about, and promotes the Fort and its history.
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Our goal is to provide useful information about the Fort and its history to former and current residents and those interested in the history of the Fort and the North Shore. Click here for more information about the Society.
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Please explore this site to find much more information about the Fort, its history, and how to best plan and enjoy a visit to the Fort. To encourage further research and sharing of Fort information, please support the Society by Joining.
Want to know more about the Fort?...
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We routinely send out emails and newsletters with interesting information and updates on events. No need to be a member to get these (although there are Member Only events you may miss out on). Just contact us and we'll add you to our list!
Events
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Walking tour of the Historic District mansions and other historic buildings, coming June 29, 2025. Watch here for details!
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Watch here for upcoming events for 2025 sponsored by the Society!
Fort Sheridan: Then and Now
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A new book by Laura Tucker. Laura is a former resident of the Fort, an avid photographer and Fort Sheridan enthusiast, and has researched and compiled a collection of photographs and facts that highlight the ever-changing uses of the structures and the chameleon-like personality of the Fort. Buy it here on Amazon. (Separately, Laura has donated many of her research materials for the book to the Society's archives.)
