Barrington Area Historical Society in Barrington, Illinois

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Barrington Area Historical Society is located at 212 West Main Street, Barrington, IL. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Barrington Area Historical Society

The Barrington Area Historical Society, located in Barrington, IL, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Barrington. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Lake County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries