Upcoming Events

Sears Homes of Chicagoland
April 3, 1:00 p.m.
Clarendale Algonquin
2001 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin
Private event


Looking for a speaker for your next meeting or event?
I give presentations on Sears kit homes—perfect for history lovers and curious newcomers alike.  

📩 To book a talk, email me at Lara@sears-homes.com.
 
I occasionally run walking tours and bus tours of various communities, so please check back here often for information on upcoming events.

Previous Speaking Engagements
  • Oakton Community College, Skokie
  • McHenry County College, Crystal Lake and Woodstock
  • Waubonsee Community College, Aurora
  • College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
  • Glen Ellyn Historical Society
  • Downers Grove Historical Society
  • Highland Park Historical Society
  • Bartlett History Museum
  • Clarendon Hills Historical Society
  • Mount Prospect Public Library
  • Carol Stream Public Library
  • Broadview Public Library
  • Northbrook Public Library
  • La Grange Public Library
  • Homewood Public Library
  • Indian Prairie Public Library
  • Villa Park Public Library
  • Rotary Club of Lombard
  • The Little White School Museum, Oswego
  • Northwest Chicago Historical Society
  • Wheeling Township, Arlington Heights
  • Historical Society of Island Lake
  • Arlington Heights Memorial Library
  • Geneva Public Library District
  • Palos Park Public Library
  • Tinley Park Public Library
  • Lake Villa District Library
  • Elmhurst Public Library
  • Elk Grove Village Public Library
  • Homer Township Public Library
  • Evergreen Park Public Library
  • Lombard Historical Society
  • St. Olaf Chicago Alumni Group
  • Allied Arts, Arlington Heights
  • Sun City Huntley
  • St. Charles Public Library
  • Itasca Community Library
  • Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook
  • JCC Chicago
  • Luther Village, Arlington Heights
  • Wyndemere, Wheaton
  • Friendship Village of Schaumburg
  • Dickinson Hall Senior Center
  • Covenant Living Windsor Park
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, McHenry
  • Godey Questers, Arlington Heights

Quotes from Past Participants

Here's what people have said about my presentations:
  • "Your talk was spectacular. I've been to some Sears talks before, but none of them hold a candle to yours. "
  • "Many thanks for, once again, presenting an outstanding program on Sears Homes of ChicagolandIt’s obvious you are well versed on the subject and that you have a passion to share your love of these homes."
  • "I just wanted to say thank you once again for your willingness to come and share your knowledge and passion with us.  The evaluations were excellent - they all loved it!  They wrote how professional you are, and what a good presentation you gave.  They loved the walking tour and learning what to look for to determine a Sears Home...  they loved it all."