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Spring is a time to celebrate friends & new beginnings, & what better way than to spend an afternoon sipping tea & eating treats at BIHS! There will be an egg decorating demonstration, so be sure to bring 2-3 hard boiled eggs if you would like to participate. Reservations for this tea are required. See details, below. WHEN Saturday, April ... Read More »

The Blue Island Historical Society and Blue Island Public Library invite you to celebrate the season with live Irish music by Aislinn Gagliardi, followed by a book discussion on “Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade” with author, Bridget Kennedy. Part of the Images of America series, the “Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade”  book is complete with stories of the parade’s 31-year history. ... Read More »

The Blue Island Historical Society invites you to bring your valentine to enjoy tea, sweets, and good company celebrating the season. Please wear red. WHEN Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 2:00 p.m. WHERE Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House 13018 Maple Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 COST $15 per person, suggested donation RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Make reservations at Blue Island Public Library (2433 ... Read More »

Ghost expert and author, Ursula Bielski, returns to the Blue Island Historical Society for an evening of fun and ghostly tales. Don’t miss what she has to say this year! This free event for all ages is brought to you by the BIHS and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:30 pm WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 ... Read More »

It’s tea time! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon full of tea, cookies, and fun at the Blue Island Historical Society, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 2pm.  Reservations required, tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the BIHS. Costumes suggested. WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 CONTACT BIHS for TICKETS (P) 708-371-8546 (E) ... Read More »