Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand) at the Veteran’s Memorial, Kirkland, IL.
Category: News
Newsletter February 2017
The February 2017 newsletter has arrived. Mark your calendar for April 7th. Don’t miss An Evening With Teddy at Olson’s Chapel!
Newsletter January 2017
Our 2017 newsletter is here, along with some “Memories of Kirkland.” Take a look and send us your own memory!
2017 Calendar
Looking for a 2017 calendar? The Kirkland Historical Society is now selling calendars for the year 2017. Calendars are $10 each and are available at the Kirkland Public Library and Alpine Bank in Kirkland.
Newsletter November 2016
Newsletter August 2016
Newsletter June 2016
Our summer 2016 newsletter is here! Check it out!
If you are interested in the Golf Outing, please download the golf outing form to fill out and return to KHS.
William Kirk: Founder of Kirkland
William T. Kirk (1815-1900) was a pioneer settler of Franklin Township. In 1837, the town of Kirkland was named after William and his family.
He and his wife, Louisa, raised 9 children in Kirkland. He owned over 1500 acres and gave the right of way through the town for the Milwaukee Railroad.
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Check Out Our New Newsletter!
Kirkland Historical Society publishes newsletters quarterly. Check out our Spring 2016 newsletter at the link below!