Lakeside and the Libertyville Historical Society joined to introduce guided cemetry walking tours in the fall of 2022. Community response has been excellent and we plan to continue these tours each fall. You can view each brochure by clicking on a title below. You can also use the map in each brochure for self-guided tours.
Many thanks again to Lakeside volunteers and those from our co-host, the Libertyville Historical Society, for their hours of research, logistical support, and providing guides for the guided tours.
2025 Historial Walking Tour – The 1860 Wide Awakes
Our 2025 Walking Tour features six early settlers who became downtown Libertyville area merchants and are buried in Lakeside Cemetery.
- Date: Saturday, Sept 6, 2-4pm, Rain date, Sun, Sep 7, 2-4pm
- Theme: The 1860 Wide Awakes
- Confirmed profiles: R.H. French, James S. Messer, James Hutchinson, Edwin Parkhurst, Isaac Heath, Elmer Dusenberry
2023 Historial Walking Tour – Main Street Merchants
Our 2023 Walking Tour features six early settlers who became downtown Libertyville area merchants and are buried in Lakeside Cemetery.
2022 Historial Walking Tour – Pioneers
Our first walking tour from 2022 features six early Libertyville pioneers who are buried in Lakeside Cemetery.