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View from the Bluff Podcast Series

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by Kathleen O'Hara and Joanna Rolek

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11 episodes

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Step back in time with View From the Bluff, where 250 years of history come alive. Join Museum co-founder Kathy O'Hara and Joanna Rolek (director of LF/LB Chamber of Commerce) for an episodic journey through the stories and scandals that built our community. Kathy's vivid narratives replace dusty dates with gripping local lore. From frontier secrets to modern triumphs, discover the moments that shaped our town. To know where we're going, you have to see the view from where we've been. Lake Bluff History Museum is launching its first-ever podcast series. In honor of the USA's 250th anniversary, we've teamed with the Lake Bluff 250 committee to create curated local history. Whether you're a lifelong resident, curious newcomer or a far-away bluffer who left your heart in the village, this series offers a front-row seat to the legends, scandals and triumphs that define Lake Bluff, Illinois. Available in both audio and video format, these engaging episodes do a deep dives into local history: the Artists Colony, Crab Tree Farm mysteries, Gen. MacArthur's "kidnapping," secrets of the Rondout Train Robbery, "what is a Chautauqua?" … and more. A new View from the Bluff podcast episode will drop every Thursday

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Recent Episodes

July 4, 2026

Lake Bluff's Fabulous Fourth of July

This bonus episode shares the history of Lake Bluff's popular Fourth of July parade through stories beginning with the first parade in 1876 through to the present.

July 2, 2026

Most Patriotic Town

How did a small beach town with a population of 700 make national headlines during World War I? In the latest episode of our View from the Bluff podcast, we share the story of Lake Bluff's contribution to the Great War and how the village earned the headline "Most Patriotic Town." You'll learn the details of how our village sent 10% of its population to WWI and raised significant funds for the war effort. This included funding an ambulance for the front line that was driven by local resident John Kreutzberg.

June 25, 2026

Crab Tree Farm Part 2: The Bad Boy of Crab Tree Farm and Other Misdeeds

Did you know that during the 1920s and '30s, Lake Bluff was at the center of several national crime stories? The village faced a surprising wave of lawlessness during the Prohibition era that reached all the way to Crab Tree Farm. Crab Tree Farm Part 2 of Lake Bluff History Museum's "View from the Bluff" podcast explores published accounts of events that kept federal investigators and newspaper reporters busy decades ago.

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What is View from the Bluff Podcast Series?: Step back in time with View From the Bluff, where 250 years of history come alive. Join Museum co-founder Kathy O'Hara and Joanna Rolek (director of LF/LB Chamber of Commerce) for an episodic journey through the stories and scandals that built our community. Kathy's vivid narratives replace dusty dates with gripping local lore.

From frontier secrets to modern triumphs, discover the moments that shaped our town. To know where we're going, you have to see the view from where we've been.

Lake Bluff History Museum is launching its first-ever podcast series. In honor of the USA's 250th anniversary, we've teamed with the Lake Bluff 250 committee to create curated local history.

Whether you're a lifelong resident, curious newcomer or a far-away bluffer who left your heart in the village, this series offers a front-row seat to the legends, scandals and triumphs that define Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Available in both audio and video format, these engaging episodes do a deep dives into local history: the Artists Colony, Crab Tree Farm mysteries, Gen. MacArthur's "kidnapping," secrets of the Rondout Train Robbery, "what is a Chautauqua?" … and more.

A new View from the Bluff podcast episode will drop every Thursday
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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