Gaylord Building News

April 9, 2024 The Gaylord Building Historic Site announces the start of its new program series, Think & Drinks. These engaging and thought-provoking monthly presentations offer guests a unique opportunity to explore thought-provoking topics while enjoying their favorite beverages. The series kicks off on April 23 with an Earth-Day inspired event, Windy City Weather: A Look at Argonne National Laboratory’s Research into Urban Climate Change. Event Details: Title: Windy City Weather: A Look at Argonne National Laboratory’s Research into Urban Climate Change Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Banquet room at the Gaylord Building Register

Please join us on Friday, July 7th for a gallery reception from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Gaylord Building - First Floor Gallery

Join Gallery Seven and Lemont Artists Guild for a morning of plein air painting at the Gaylord Building Historic Site. Artists will set up on Lincoln Landing. Friday, July 21st 10-12pm.

The Lewis University History Center partnered with Second Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church, The National Hook-up of Black Women Joliet Inc., and Warren-Sharpe Community Center on this project, which focused on regional historical collections and allowed them to broaden their scope and facilitate the stories of historically marginalized peoples.

The annual Fridays in the Park concert series is returning to the Lincoln Landing beginning on Friday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. Concerts will be held on the first Friday of each month through September (weather permitting).

Calling all young environmentalists and artists! The Gaylord Building staff is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting workshops for families and children this July 2022.

John Lamb's Wood Carving Tools The John Lamb Exhibit has been open for almost two months now, and we thrilled to have had visitors come in to enjoy it!  We understand that it may still be difficult for many to join us in person due to COVID-19 restrictions, so we will be sharing virtual highlights with you in case you can't make it in just yet. John Lamb's work and dedication were crucial in the historic preservation of not only Lockport but many canal towns along the Ilinois & Michigan.  John saw the importance of the history in this area in an

The John Lamb Exhibit is officially open.  We understand that it may be difficult for many to join us in person due to COVID-19 restrictions and winter weather conditions, so we will be sharing virtual highlights of the works in case you won't be able to make it. This week, we are featuring one of the most exciting pieces in the exhibit.  This ticket booth, created by John Lamb, was designed for the Old Canal Days festival in Lockport.  John was not only crucial in the preservation of the history of Lockport, the I & M Canal, and many canal towns, he

The Gaylord Building is Open Once Again We are very excited to officially welcome back guests today! The building will be open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are feeling hungry, The Public Landing Restaurant has also reopened. Current restaurant hours are Wednesday & Thursday noon - 7:30 PM, and Friday & Saturday noon - 8:30 PM. Gallery Seven will be reopening this coming Friday, January 29 at noon. Don't forget to bring your mask! New Exhibition in First-Floor Gallery Life Along the Canal:  The Art of John M. Lamb

Caring By Sharing GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on December 1, 2020.  The Gaylord Building Historic Site has experienced a disruption to critical revenue streams due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your #GivingTuesday gift will help ensure we have the funding needed to protect and preserve this important historic site.  GivingTuesday emphasizes opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection and kindness even while practicing physical distancing. Here are some ways you can show your support: Make a donation Share your Gaylord Building stories on social media

The Gaylord Building Historic Site would like to send you and your loved ones very warm wishes for the beginning of the holiday season!  Due to the State's recent Tier 3 mitigations, the building along with The Public Landing Restaurant and Gallery 7 will be closed until further notice.  We hope that you all are able to stay safe during the holidays while maintaining your spirits. During this next session of hibernation, the building will be receiving some exciting improvements!  Our small second-floor gallery, often used as a bridal suite, is undergoing renovations and will be dedicated in honor of the late Governor James R. Thompson.