# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bess Bower Dunn Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 📆 August 23, 10 am–4:30 pm
👥 All ages
💲 FREE
🔎 Plan your visit: LCFPD.org/bess-bower-dunn-day

Celebrate the life and legacy of Bess Bower, Lake County’s first official historian, with free individual admission, special programs and a taste of local history throughout the day. Pick up an activity sheet at the front desk to learn about the museum’s namesake as you explore the exhibits.

The GlenRock Promotional Event Trailer will also be on-site from 10 am–4:30 pm, offering a variety of GlenRock Pop flavors for purchase. The iconic local soft drink brings back fond memories for generations of Lake County residents.
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𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻–𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Learn about the soft drink that became part of the region’s identity and the community that brought it back. GlenRock Pop owner Keith Michalek will discuss the company’s past, present and future. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗻: 𝟮–𝟯 𝗽𝗺
Learn about Dunn through a lecture, discussion and close examination of primary sources and other materials connected to her life and work. The adult program will explore the role of historians and the continued importance of preserving history. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.
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𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗔𝗻𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿@𝗟𝗖𝗙𝗣𝗗.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/libertyville/bess-bower-dunn-day/200030532521025
- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 260

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Libertyville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
- **lat**: 42.295447
- **long**: -87.996214
- **full address**: Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-5367, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Bess Bower Dunn Day
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bess Bower Dunn Day being held?
  - **A:** Bess Bower Dunn Day takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-5367, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bess Bower Dunn Day?
  - **A:** Bess Bower Dunn Day is organized by Lake County Forest Preserves.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bess Bower Dunn Day is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Libertyville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 260+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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