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Special Exhibit "Seasons of Shopping: Waukegan's Holiday Traditions"

Friday, November 21, 2025 - Saturday, December 20, 2025

Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
1 N. Sheridan Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Special Exhibit

Step into a nostalgic winter wonderland and explore how Waukegan celebrated the holidays through the decades. This festive exhibit, presented by the Waukegan Historical Society, showcases the magic of holiday shopping and seasonal events that once lit up the city’s streets and storefronts. Discover cherished memories from iconic local retailers like The Globe, Hein's Department Store, Lakehurst Mall, and Belvidere Mall — each a cornerstone of community cheer and commerce. Special exhibit included with museum admission. 

For more information, call 847.336.1859 museum@waukeganhistorical.org


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