Libertyville Showcase: Cook Mansion, Lunch & Marlon Brando
Wednesday, November 8
9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Donation: $34
Enjoy a guided tour of Libertyville’s most prominent building, the Cook Mansion which was built in 1879 by Ansel Brainerd Cook. Cook, a teacher and stonemason, became a prominent builder and politician in Chicago, providing flagstones for the city’s sidewalks and taking part in the rebuilding after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Following, lunch is included at local favorite, Café Pomigliano. Afterwards, enjoy leisure time while shopping on Libertyville’s quaint Main St. Before returning home, learn about Marlon Brando’s childhood ties to the town during a presentation held at the Cook Memorial Library. Registration required. Note: this trip requires moderate walking, and stairs only to 2nd floor of the mansion. 3 shoes.
