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POW Yearbook from 1945

The Fort Sheridan Historical Society has obtained an original Prisoner of War Yearbook produced by German POWs and Fort personnel here at Fort Sheridan in 1945. It was accompanied by photos of the POWs as well as a single page newsletter written by the POWs.

The yearbook is a collection of charcoal drawings of Fort scenes. The newsletter discusses the 1945 popularity of boxing as a sport in Germany as well as some discussion of sport for the POWs at Fort Sheridan, which we've translated from the original German to English.

See them all here.

The Society

The Fort Sheridan Historical Society was formed to honor, support, educate about, and promote the Fort and its history from the late 1880’s to present.

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.

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.

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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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138th birthday of the Fort commemoration, March 3, 2025.
Watch here for upcoming events sponsored by the Society!

Fort Sheridan: Then and Now

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.)